Back pain linked to arm problems? new study investigates core Muscle's role
NCT ID NCT07474610
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at how a deep core muscle (transversus abdominis) changes in people with chronic low back pain and whether those changes affect arm reach and shoulder stability. Researchers will compare 90 adults with and without back pain using ultrasound and simple movement tests. The goal is to better understand the connection between core stability and upper body function.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 90 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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
The study will include individuals aged 18-45 with and without low back pain. Individuals with low back pain will be included only if they have received a diagnosis of "Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain" from a physician. The control group will consist of healthy individuals.
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 18-45 years of age. * Having a normal Body Mass Index (BMI) (18.5 - 29.9 kg/m²). * For the painful group, having pain for a minimum of 3 months and a minimum of 3/10 pain at rest or during activity. • Not having received medical treatment for back or shoulder pain in the last 12 months for healthy control examinations. Exclusion Criteria: * Having neurological diseases. * Having a diagnosed pathology and/or severe pain in the upper extremity. * Being a professional athlete. * Being pregnant. * Having advanced structural spinal deformities (scoliosis, kyphosis, etc.). * Having undergone abdominal surgery (Cesarean section is not included). * Having undergone spinal and/or lumbar surgery.
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Conditions
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Locations
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GYM Center
RECRUITINGAnkara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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