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Can a video call replace a Doctor's visit for back pain tests?
NCT ID NCT07256873
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether physical tests for core strength and function in people with chronic low back pain can be done just as accurately over video as in person. Thirty-six adults completed tests like planks and chair stands both face-to-face and via a secure video call. The goal is to see if tele-assessment is a reliable option for monitoring back pain without needing to travel to a clinic.
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 could show that remote assessments are a reliable alternative to in-person visits for people with chronic low back pain, making care more accessible.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It does not test a treatment, only measurement methods.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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36 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adults diagnosed with nonspecific chronic low back pain who meet the inclusion criteria and are able to participate in both face-to-face and tele-assessment sessions.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Must have been diagnosed with chronic (\>3 months) nonspecific low back pain. * Must be between 18 and 65 years of age. * Must be able to independently perform activities of daily living. * Must not have had previous surgery for low back pain. * Must be clinically fit to safely perform the tests specified in the research protocol. * Must have access to the necessary technology (mobile phone, tablet, or computer, internet connection) to participate in in-person and tele-assessment sessions. * Must be willing to participate in the study and provide written consent. Exclusion Criteria: * History of back surgery or serious trauma. * History of neurological, rheumatological, cardiovascular, or pulmonary disease. * Presence of severe scoliosis, kyphosis, or other structural spinal deformities. * Acute pain, serious musculoskeletal injury, or orthopedic problem that prevents exercise. * Inability to perform tests safely due to vision and/or hearing loss. * Inability to follow instructions due to psychiatric or cognitive problems. * Lack of technological infrastructure for online interviews and tele-assessments.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kubra Kardeş
Istanbul, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)
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