NCT06846970 Effects of Adding Balneotherapy to a Physical Therapy Program in Patients With Chronic Lumbar Radiculopathy
| NCT ID | NCT06846970 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University |
| Condition | Lumbar Radiculopathy |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 120 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-03-19 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-09-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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This trial targets 120 participants in total. It began in 2025-03-19 with a primary completion date of 2025-09-30.
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Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of adding balneotherapy to the conventional physical therapy program on neuropathic pain, disability, daily living activities, and sleep quality in patients with chronic lumbar radiculopathy.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged between 18 and 75 years who have been diagnosed with chronic lumbar radiculopathy based on medical history, physical examination, clinical findings, lumbar MRI, and EMG results, and who present to the outpatient clinic for physical therapy without any contraindications for treatment, will be included in the study after obtaining their informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with thermoregulation disorders or sensory deficits * Patients with lesions that impair skin integrity * Patients with decompensated heart failure * Patients with advanced heart, liver, or kidney failure * Patients with advanced, uncontrolled peripheral venous insufficiency * Patients with a history of epilepsy or seizures * Patients with pregnancy, malignancy, or a recent surgical operation * Patients in the acute exacerbation phase of rheumatic diseases * Patients with severe anemia * Patients with tuberculosis * Patients with febrile infectious diseases * Patients with diseases associated with bleeding disorders * Patients who have undergone regular balneotherapy in the past three months * Patients with polyneuropathy or peripheral nerve damage * Patients with muscle weakness detected during examination * Patients with prostheses * Patients with a history of lumbar surgery Exclusion Criteria for Balneotherapy * Patients with thermoregulation disorders or sensory deficits * Patients with lesions that impair skin integrity * Patients with decompensated heart failure * Patients with advanced heart, liver, or kidney failure * Patients with advanced, uncontrolled peripheral venous insufficiency * Patients with a history of epilepsy or seizures * Patients with pregnancy, malignancy, or a recent surgical operation * Patients in the acute exacerbation phase of rheumatic diseases * Patients with severe anemia * Patients with tuberculosis * Patients with febrile infectious diseases * Patients with diseases associated with bleeding disorders * Patients who have undergone regular balneotherapy in the past three months * Patients with polyneuropathy or peripheral nerve damage
Contact & Investigator
Ersin Bestas Bestas, Principal Investigator
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06846970 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Lumbar Radiculopathy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06846970 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06846970 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ersinbestas26@gmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06846970 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Afyonkarahisar, Turkey (Türkiye), Afyonkarahisar, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT06846970 clinical trial?
NCT06846970 is sponsored by Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University. The principal investigator is Ersin Bestas Bestas, Principal Investigator at Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University. The trial plans to enroll 120 participants.