NCT06847763 The Long Term Effects of Online Therapeutic Neuroscience Education in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
| NCT ID | NCT06847763 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Istanbul Bilgi University |
| Condition | Low Back Pain, Mechanical |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-02-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-10-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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This trial targets 60 participants in total. It began in 2026-02-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-10-01.
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Brief Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effects of online Therapeutic Neuroscience Education (TNE) combined with a 6-week conventional physiotherapy program on pain, disability, kinesiophobia, functionality, treatment expectations, and satisfaction in individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP). The goal is to improve participants' understanding of chronic pain, reduce fear and avoidance behaviors, enhance movement and functionality, and increase treatment satisfaction. The study also seeks to provide a lasting educational resource. TNE focuses on educating patients about pain neurophysiology, aiming to reduce pain, improve function, and shift perceptions about pain through interactive sessions involving diagrams, metaphors, and examples. Despite evidence supporting TNE's effectiveness for chronic pain conditions, no studies have evaluated its online application or long-term effects. The study will include 60 volunteers with CLBP (ages 20-60), randomized into two groups: one receiving conventional physiotherapy and online TNE, and the other receiving conventional treatment alone. The TNE group will participate in six weekly 45-minute online sessions, covering topics like pain neurophysiology, biopsychosocial factors, and pain coping strategies, without addressing anatomical or emotional aspects. Educational materials, including resources adapted from "Why You Hurt" will be presented to the TNE group. Conventional physiotherapy includes hot packs, ultrasound, TENS, and home exercises for both groups. Clinical outcomes will be assessed by a blinded researcher at multiple time points using tools such as pain and disability scales, kinesiophobia measures, functional tests, and questionnaires on treatment expectations and satisfaction. The study is significant for its innovative approach in examining the clinical and long-term effectiveness of online TNE as part of CLBP management.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 20-60 * Literate * Having received a score of 24 or above in the Mini-Mental Status Assessment * Having internet access * Having back pain for more than 3 months * Having pain between 3-8 on the Numerical Pain Scale * Individuals with chronic back pain whose symptoms are not radicular Exclusion Criteria: * Having other orthopedic/neurological disorders that will affect the evaluation and treatment * Patients with vertebral compression fractures on MRI and lumbar radiography * Patients with unstable neurological findings * Patients using analgesic medication during treatment * Patients with rheumatological and inflammatory diseases * Patients with acute trauma * Patients who are pregnant * Patients who have undergone lumbar region surgery
Contact & Investigator
Mine Gulden Polat, Prof.
STUDY DIRECTOR
Marmara University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06847763 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 20 Years or older, up to 60 Years, studying Low Back Pain, Mechanical. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06847763 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06847763 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at guldenpolat2002@yahoo.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06847763 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT06847763 clinical trial?
NCT06847763 is sponsored by Istanbul Bilgi University. The principal investigator is Mine Gulden Polat, Prof. at Marmara University. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.