Fear of movement may worsen back pain and disability, new study suggests

NCT ID NCT07674407

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Istinye University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at how fear-avoidance beliefs—the fear that moving will cause more pain or injury—relate to trunk muscle endurance, balance, and daily function in people with lumbar disc herniation (a slipped disc). Researchers will measure these factors in 65 adults aged 18 to 65 who have had low back pain for at least 3 months. The goal is to understand how psychological factors like fear of movement might contribute to physical decline, which could lead to more comprehensive treatment approaches.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this research could help design better rehabilitation programs that address both physical and psychological factors for people with lumbar disc herniation.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will identify relationships but cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Intervertebral Disc Displacement Low Back Pain lumbar disk herniation, susceptibility to

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DISC HERNIATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Istinye University
RECRUITING

Istanbul, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)

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