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

NCT ID NCT07674407

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Participants

About 65 people

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Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study will include volunteer individuals aged 18-65 who applied to a physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinic and were diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18 and 65 years * Clinically and/or radiologically diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation * Presence of low back pain for at least 3 months * Sufficient cognitive capacity to understand and perform the assessment procedures * Ability to walk independently * Willingness to participate voluntarily and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of lumbar spine surgery * History of neurological disorders, such as stroke or Parkinson's disease * Vestibular disorders or severe balance impairment * History of orthopedic injury or surgery affecting the lower extremities * Presence of rheumatological disease * Pregnancy * Severe pain or an acute inflammatory condition that prevents completion of the assessment procedures

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

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Disc herniation

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istinye University

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)

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