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Back therapy may give lungs a boost: trial tests breathing benefits

NCT ID NCT07789067

Symptom relief Sponsor: Medipol University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a 15-session physiotherapy program for the lower back can improve lung function and psychosocial well-being in people with lumbar disc herniation. Participants receive ultrasound, hotpack, TENS, and exercises, including core and respiratory training. Researchers measure breathing tests and questionnaires before and after the program to see if there is a change.

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Active substance
A 15-session physiotherapy program for the lumbar region, including ultrasound, hotpack, TENS, and exercises.
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that physiotherapy for back problems also improves breathing and mental well-being, offering a broader treatment approach.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early trial without a control group, so results may not be conclusive. The benefits may be limited to certain patients, and the program requires time and commitment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

75 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2020

Finished

May 2021

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 79 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation (bulging, protrusion, and extruded herniation) based on a lumbar MRI taken within the past 1 year. - * Patients with normal hemogram and C-reactive protein (CRP) values within the past 1 month. * Patients who intended to undergo physiotherapy as a component of their treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * Moderate to advanced scoliosis. * Previous surgery for lumbar disc herniation. * Diagnosis or suspicion of rheumatological disease. * Diagnosis of cancer. * Epilepsy. * Cardiac pacemaker or advanced heart failure. * Neurological deficit that significantly affects walking, progressive neurologic deficit, or cauda equina syndrome. * Osteoporotic vertebral fracture or rib fracture. * Current active upper or lower respiratory tract infection. * History of respiratory system abnormalities or a disease affecting the rib cage. * Pregnancy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Intervertebral Disc Displacement lumbar disk degenerative disorder lumbar disk disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Lumbar disc herniation Lumbar discopathy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul Medipol University Pendik Hospital

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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