The Relationship Between Upper Extremity Exercise Capacity, Respiratory and Peripheral Muscle Strength in Chronic Low Back Pain

Launched by KIRSEHIR AHI EVRAN UNIVERSITESI · Feb 3, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how well people with chronic low back pain can exercise their upper body and how that relates to their overall strength and breathing. The study aims to understand if there is a connection between how strong someone is in their arms and chest, their level of pain, how much their back pain stops them from doing daily activities, and their overall quality of life.

To participate, you need to be between 18 and 65 years old and have experienced chronic low back pain for at least three months, with a pain level of 3 or higher on a scale of 0 to 10. Unfortunately, if you have a history of certain medical issues, like cancer or spinal surgery, or specific conditions affecting your spine or mental health, you may not be eligible. If you join the study, you'll help researchers learn more about the relationship between exercise capacity and various factors related to chronic low back pain, which could lead to better treatments in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Voluntary participation in the study
• • Being aged 18-65
• • Chronic low back pain for at least the last 3 months
• • Pain intensity according to Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ≥3
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • History of cancer
• • Presence of spinal infection
• • Presence of rheumatological disorders
• • Presence of spinal fracture
• • Red flag signs
• • Having a psychological disorder
• • Presence of spinal surgery
• • Having radiculopathy
• • Presence of anatomical and congenital abnormalities