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2025-12-25 @ 2:17 AM
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2025-12-27 @ 11:31 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT07082660
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2025-07-24
First Post:
2025-07-15
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Tecar Therapy in Lumbar Disc Herniation
Sponsor:
Şebnem Nur Alkan
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
A Randomized Controlled Trial On Lumbal Disc Herniation Using Tecar Therapy: Effects On Pain And Functionality
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2025-07
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
LDH-TECAR
Brief Summary:
This randomized controlled trial investigates the effects of Tecar therapy on pain intensity and functional status in patients with lumbar disc herniation. The intervention group received Tecar therapy combined with conventional physiotherapy, while the control group received only conventional physiotherapy. Outcome measures include pain intensity, lumbar mobility, and functional disability. The study aims to determine whether Tecar therapy provides additional benefits compared to standard care in the early rehabilitation of individuals with lumbar disc herniation.
Detailed Description:
Background Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition that can significantly impair quality of life due to pain and functional limitations. Rehabilitation strategies often include lumbar stabilization exercises, and adjunct electrotherapies such as capacitive-resistive diathermy (TECAR) have gained interest for their potential therapeutic effects.
Purpose This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of adding high-frequency capacitive-resistive diathermic current (TECAR) therapy to lumbar stabilization exercises, compared to lumbar stabilization exercises alone, on pain intensity, functional status, and lumbar range of motion in individuals with chronic LDH.
Methods
Thirty participants with chronic LDH (duration \>6 months) and no neurological deficits will be randomly assigned to one of two intervention groups:
TECAR + Exercise Group (TEG, n=15): Participants will receive 12 sessions of TECAR therapy (20 minutes, 3 sessions per week) in combination with lumbar stabilization exercises over 4 weeks.
Exercise Group (EG, n=15): Participants will receive only lumbar stabilization exercises with the same frequency and duration.
Outcome measures will include:
Pain intensity (Visual Analog Scale - VAS)
Functional status (Oswestry Disability Index - ODI)
Lumbar range of motion (goniometry)
All evaluations will be performed pre- and post-intervention by a physiotherapist who is blinded to group allocation.
Purpose This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of adding high-frequency capacitive-resistive diathermic current (TECAR) therapy to lumbar stabilization exercises, compared to lumbar stabilization exercises alone, on pain intensity, functional status, and lumbar range of motion in individuals with chronic LDH.
Methods
Thirty participants with chronic LDH (duration \>6 months) and no neurological deficits will be randomly assigned to one of two intervention groups:
TECAR + Exercise Group (TEG, n=15): Participants will receive 12 sessions of TECAR therapy (20 minutes, 3 sessions per week) in combination with lumbar stabilization exercises over 4 weeks.
Exercise Group (EG, n=15): Participants will receive only lumbar stabilization exercises with the same frequency and duration.
Outcome measures will include:
Pain intensity (Visual Analog Scale - VAS)
Functional status (Oswestry Disability Index - ODI)
Lumbar range of motion (goniometry)
All evaluations will be performed pre- and post-intervention by a physiotherapist who is blinded to group allocation.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: