Impact of Scapula Position on Functionality and Balance in People With Chronic Low Back Pain

Chronic low back pain is defined as pain that lasts for more than 3 months or exceeds the expected recovery time.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Back Pain

Detailed Description

Chronic low back pain is defined as pain that lasts for more than 3 months or exceeds the expected recovery time.

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Actual): 81

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Turkey
  • None Selected
    • Istanbul, None Selected, Turkey, 34353
      • Hazal GENÇ

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Adult; Older Adult
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Our study was carried out on healthy and non-specific low back pain individuals who came to Bahçeşehir University.

Description

Inclusion criteria:

• Individuals between the ages of 18-65
• Individuals with low back pain for at least 3 months for the first group
• Not undergoing surgery related to the lumbar region
• Cases without lumbar steroid injection in the last 3 months
• Not having visual and hearing loss
• Having low back pain
• Cases without neurological problems
• Cases without tumor and infection in the lumbar region
• Exclusion criteria:
• Individuals under the age of 18
• Individuals with low back pain for less than 3 months for the first group
• Not having a musculoskeletal or neuromuscular disease that limits mobility,

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Number of groups / cohorts

2

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Healthy volunteers
back pain group

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Pressure Pain Threshold Algometer	The pressure algometer is a tool used to assess the pain threshold. The algometer used in this study is connected to a dial measuring the pressure in kilograms and pounds, and consists of a metal piston with a diameter of 1 centimeter at the tip, the smallest gap of which is 100 gr and 10 kg/cm².	1 day
Examining the Scapular Position	The lateral scapular glide test was used to evaluate the scapula position. In the first position, the arms were relaxed at the sides, the shoulder was in the neutral position, in the second position the patient's hands were positioned around the waist and the humerus was brought to medial rotation and abduction of 45 degrees, and in the third position, the humerus was placed in maximal medial rotation and 90-degree abduction.	1 day
Evaluation of Balance	The static and dynamic postural stability of all individuals included in the study were evaluated with the Biodex Balance System (BDS). For dynamic stability measurement, a total of 3 tests were conducted, with the platform in dynamic position, with each period lasting 20 seconds, giving the participant a rest period of 10 seconds in between. Afterwards, the average of these 3 tests was obtained automatically by the device. In the results obtained, it is possible to interpret that as the score approaches 0, the balance is maintained, and as it moves away from 0, the balance is deteriorated.	1 day
Proprioception Evaluation	An inclinometer is an instrument that records angular movements with respect to gravity. The inclinometer has many advantages such as precise measurement, digital display, and ease of use. In our study, inclinometer was used in the evaluation of proprioception. Measurements will be recorded in degrees.	1 day
Evaluation of Functionality	The Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire (OBAEA) was used to examine functionality in patients with chronic low back pain. This survey consists of 10 questions in total. Each question has 6 options and ranges from 0 to 5. Participants are asked to mark the option that best fits their individual situation. While 50 is the highest score, it is evaluated as mild functional disability between 1 and 10 points, moderate functional disability between 11 and 30 points, and severe functional disability between 31 and 50 points.	1 day
Waist Awareness Assessment	Fremantle Waist Awareness Questionnaire was used to evaluate low back awareness in the study. The Fremantle Waist Awareness Questionnaire is the only one that assesses body awareness about the waist. It consists of 9 questions in total and each question has a score ranging from 0-4. In total, the lowest 0 and the highest 36 points can be obtained. High scores indicate low back awareness.	1 day

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): July 31, 2023
• Primary Completion (Actual): July 31, 2023
• Study Completion (Actual): September 15, 2023

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: July 31, 2023
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: August 8, 2023
• First Posted (Actual): August 9, 2023

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): September 21, 2023
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: September 20, 2023
• Last Verified: September 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Back Pain; Low Back Pain
• Other Study ID Numbers: E-85646034-604.02.02-62452

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: NO

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No