The Effect of Core Stabilization Exercises Applied With Virtual Reality-Based Telerehabilitation in the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain

NCT ID: NCT07031947

Last Updated: 2025-06-22

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 80 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2025-07-01
• Study Completion Date: 2025-12-30

Brief Summary

A total of 80 patients, aged between 20 and 60 years, diagnosed with non-specific low back pain and not meeting the exclusion criteria, who registered at the outpatient clinics of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, between June 1, 2024 and June 1, 2025, were planned to be included in our thesis study, which was planned to be prospective, randomized and single-blind. After the patients are informed verbally and in writing about the purpose, duration and application method of the study and their consent is obtained, they will be asked to sign the "Informed Consent Form". Patient evaluation and follow-up forms will be filled out during pre-treatment and post-treatment follow-ups. After patients who meet the study inclusion criteria are included in the study, they will be numbered according to the order of application and then randomly assigned to the intervention group or control group by a computer program into 2 groups.

In addition to a brochure containing patient education, showing the application method of core stabilization exercises, the number of sets and repetitions, the intervention group (G1) will receive a back school program in a total of 2 sessions of videoconference interviews, and the exercises will be explained to them, supported by visuals and videos. In addition, patients will be provided with the application that will be provided with your support, and will be provided with core stabilization exercises 3 times a week for 8 weeks.

The control group (G2) will receive a brochure that includes patient education, showing the application method of core stabilization exercises, the number of sets and repetitions, as well as a face-to-face back school program in our hospital for a total of 2 sessions. The exercise program will be carried out face to face, 3 sessions per week for 8 weeks, at the Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, under the supervision of a physician, with each exercise session being in groups of 8 people.

Conditions

Low Back Pain; Low Back Pain, Mechanical; Low Back Pain and Core Muscle; Core Stabilization Exercise Therapy

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: SINGLE

Study Groups

Telerehabilitation Group

Group Type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Core stabilization exercise with telerehabilitation

Intervention Type: OTHER

In addition to a brochure containing patient education, showing the application method of core stabilization exercises, the number of sets and repetitions, the intervention group (G1) will receive a back school program in a total of 2 sessions of videoconference interviews, and the exercises will be explained to them, supported by visuals and videos. In addition, patients will be provided with the application that will be provided with your support, and will be provided with core stabilization exercises 3 times a week for 8 weeks.

Face-to-face rehabilitation group

Group Type: OTHER

Face-to-face core stabilization exercise

Intervention Type: OTHER

The control group (G2) will receive a brochure that includes patient education, showing the application method of core stabilization exercises, the number of sets and repetitions, as well as a face-to-face back school program in our hospital for a total of 2 sessions. The exercise program will be carried out face to face, 3 sessions per week for 8 weeks, at the Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, under the supervision of a physician, with each exercise session being in groups of 8 people.

Interventions

Core stabilization exercise with telerehabilitation

In addition to a brochure containing patient education, showing the application method of core stabilization exercises, the number of sets and repetitions, the intervention group (G1) will receive a back school program in a total of 2 sessions of videoconference interviews, and the exercises will be explained to them, supported by visuals and videos. In addition, patients will be provided with the application that will be provided with your support, and will be provided with core stabilization exercises 3 times a week for 8 weeks.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Face-to-face core stabilization exercise

The control group (G2) will receive a brochure that includes patient education, showing the application method of core stabilization exercises, the number of sets and repetitions, as well as a face-to-face back school program in our hospital for a total of 2 sessions. The exercise program will be carried out face to face, 3 sessions per week for 8 weeks, at the Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, under the supervision of a physician, with each exercise session being in groups of 8 people.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Between 20 and 60 years of age Non-specific low back pain lasting more than 3 months (VAS > 2) No neurological deficits such as abnormal sensation, loss of muscle strength, or loss of reflexes in the lower extremity No indication for surgery Able to attend treatment 3 days a week for 8 weeks

Exclusion Criteria

Participating in a physical therapy or exercise program in the last 3 months Previous surgery, dislocation, or fracture in the lumbar region Rheumatic / autoimmune disease Serious cardiovascular disease, progressive neurological deficit, severe osteoporosis, or metabolic diseases Having a systemic disease that can cause back pain Pregnancy or lactation Uncontrolled hypertension Having problems perceiving verbal commands Not having internet access Not having equipment to make video calls at home Not having a device at home to use the application

• Minimum Eligible Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 60 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Istanbul University Research Fund

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role: collaborator

Istanbul University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Emre Öney

Medical Doctor

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Istanbul Unıversity, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Central Contacts

Emre Öney

Role: CONTACT

emreoney54@hotmail.com

+90 535-835-6824

Facility Contacts

Emre Öney

Role: primary

emreoney54@hotmail.com

+90 535-835-6824

Other Identifiers

E-29624016-050.04-2603725

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id