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The Relationship Between Upper Extremity Exercise Capacity, Respiratory and Peripheral Muscle Strength in Chronic Low Back Pain

NCT06806514 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Turkey tracker
Phase
Observational
Started
2025-02-03
Last updated
2025-06-02

Condition(s) studied

Chronic Low Back Pain

Study summary

The aim of the study was to evaluate the upper extremity exercise capacity of individuals with chronic low back pain and to investigate its relationship with respiratory muscle strength, peripheral muscle strength, chest expansion, pain, disability level, fear of movement and quality of life.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria: * Voluntary participation in the study * Being aged 18-65 * Chronic low back pain for at least the last 3 months * Pain intensity according to Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ≥3 Exclusion Criteria: * History of cancer * Presence of spinal infection * Presence of rheumatological disorders * Presence of spinal fracture * Red flag signs * Having a psychological disorder * Presence of spinal surgery * Having radiculopathy * Presence of anatomical and congenital abnormalities

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • Upper extremity exercise capacity — 1st day
    It will be assessed by 6 minute pegboard and ring test.
  • Respiratory muscle strength — 1st day
    Maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) will be measured using a portable mouth pressure device.
  • Peripheral muscle strength — 1st day
    Knee extensor, shoulder abductor and hand grip strength will be evaluated with a dynamometer.
  • Chest expansion — 1st day
    Neutral, deep inspiration and deep expiration circumferences will be measured from the axillary, epigastric and subcostal regions using a tape measure.
  • Disability level — 1st day
    It will be assessed with Oswestry Disability Index. High scores on the scale indicate the presence and severity of symptoms.

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Kirsehir Ahi Evran University Kırşehir Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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