NCT07293676 IASTM and Vibration Effects on Pain, Functionality, and Kinesiophobia in Lumbar Disc Herniation
| NCT ID | NCT07293676 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Istanbul Medipol University Hospital |
| Condition | Vibration |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 45 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-01-05 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-05-10 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 45 participants in total. It began in 2026-01-05 with a primary completion date of 2026-05-10.
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Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and vibration massage therapy on pain, functionality, and kinesiophobia in individuals with lumbar disc herniation.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals between 30 and 60 years of age * Individuals diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation at the protrusion level * Individuals with no cognitive, intellectual, or mental impairments and who are able to express themselves * Individuals with a VAS score greater than 5 * Individuals experiencing pain for at least 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with a history of lumbar surgery * Individuals who are pregnant * Individuals who have had a spinal tumor or any other malignancy within the past six months * Individuals who have received physiotherapy for low back pain within the last six months * Individuals with orthopedic conditions such as fractures * Individuals diagnosed with neurological, rheumatological, or psychological disorders * Individuals with diagnoses such as infection, spondylosis, spondylolysis, osteoporosis, or ankylosing spondylitis will be excluded from the study.
Contact & Investigator
Burak Menek
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Uludag University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07293676 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 30 Years or older, up to 60 Years, studying Vibration. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07293676 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07293676 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ilayda.gundogmus@std.medipol.edu.tr for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07293676 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT07293676 clinical trial?
NCT07293676 is sponsored by Istanbul Medipol University Hospital. The principal investigator is Burak Menek at Uludag University. The trial plans to enroll 45 participants.