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Mind over back pain: new study tests mental training for relief

NCT ID NCT06859645

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul Bilgi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding motor imagery training—mentally practicing movements without actually moving—to standard telerehabilitation exercise could help people with chronic low back pain. Thirty-two adults with persistent pain were randomly assigned to either exercise alone or exercise plus daily motor imagery for eight weeks. Researchers measured pain, disability, fatigue, anxiety, and physical function before, after, and at a 12-week follow-up.

What this could mean

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Active substance
motor imagery training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, home-based way to reduce pain and improve daily function for people with chronic low back pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit of adding motor imagery to exercise is still unproven.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

32 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Aug 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 18 and 55 years old * Having a history of low back pain persisting for at least three months * Experiencing recurrent episodes of low back pain * Having a low back pain intensity score of 4 or higher on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NRS) out of 10 during both rest and activity * Having the ability to use a computer, tablet, or smartphone at a level sufficient to participate in assessments and treatment sessions via videoconference, or having a caregiver who can assist with this * Volunteering to participate in the study * Being able to read and understand Turkish Exclusion Criteria: * A history of spinal surgery * Having traumatic low back injuries * Presence of severe comorbidities (neurological, neuromuscular, cardiological, psychiatric) * Presence of tumoral conditions * Having visual or hearing impairments * Presence of cognitive impairments * Receiving physiotherapy for low back pain within the last six months * Changes in pain medication within the last two months * Receiving additional treatments beyond routine care * Being pregnant

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Conditions

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Low Back Pain

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Low back pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul Bilgi University

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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