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New exercise method shows promise for Post-Surgery back pain relief

NCT ID NCT06005948

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

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a type of exercise called dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) can help people who had surgery for a herniated disc in their lower back. Fifty adults aged 35-50 who had the surgery did DNS exercises for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if the exercises could reduce pain, improve daily function, and lessen fear of movement. The study measured outcomes using questionnaires about disability, physical activity, fear, and pain.

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Active substance
dynamic neuromuscular stabilization exercises
What this could lead to
If effective, these exercises could become a standard rehabilitation method to help people recover better after back surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises require supervision and may not work for all patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

50 people

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Started

Sep 2023

Finished

Dec 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

35 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Had symptomatic lumbar disc herniation confirmed via MRI requiring surgical intervention. * Were 35-50 years old and in a stable postoperative condition. * Could follow written and verbal instructions and had access to internet-connected devices for virtual monitoring. * Provided informed consent for participation in the study. Exclusion Criteria Participants were excluded if they: * Had undergone previous spinal surgery or had other spinal conditions such as spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, or instability unrelated to the current lumbar disc herniation. * Presented with significant musculoskeletal disorders unrelated to lumbar disc herniation (e.g., severe osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia * Had diagnosed neurological, rheumatological, or systemic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or multiple sclerosis. * Experienced functional impairments due to conditions like severe cardiovascular disease or uncontrolled diabetes. * Reported cognitive, psychological, or mental health issues that could interfere with adherence to the protocol. * Had medical contraindications to active exercise (e.g., recent myocardial infarction or uncontrolled hypertension * Demonstrated unwillingness or inability to adhere to the prescribed exercise regimen.

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Conditions

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Kinesiophobia Low Back Pain lumbar disk herniation, susceptibility to Pain

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Kinesiophobia Low back pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Uskudar university

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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