Effectiveness of Thoracolumbar Fascia Mobilization and Ultrasound-Guided 5% Dextrose Injection in Chronic Low Back Pain

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorAnkara City Hospital Bilkent

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

75 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Ankara City Hospital Bilkent

Lead sponsor

Ankara Training and Research Hospital

Collaborator