About this trial
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of thoracolumbar fascia mobilization and ultrasound-guided thoracolumbar interfascial 5% dextrose injection on pain, range of motion, disability, quality of life, proprioception, and fascial thickness and echogenicity in patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain.
-Primary Objective: The primary objective is to evaluate the effects of these interventions on pain, functional status and range of motion.
-Secondary Objective: The secondary objective is to assess the long-term effects on quality of life, proprioception, fascial thickness, and echogenicity.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Male or female patients aged 18 to 65 years
Presence of low back pain lasting longer than 3 months
No adequate response to medical treatment
Voluntary participation in the study
Disqualifiers
Age below 18 or above 65 years
Body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m²
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Presence of coagulation disorders
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- 5% dextrose injection
- Myofascial Release
Treatment groups
Locations
1Sponsors and collaborators
Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Lead sponsor
Ankara Training and Research Hospital
Collaborator