Chronic Low-back PainNCT05934201
Low Back Pain and Motor Control in Soccer Players
An observational study of Chronic Low-back Pain, run by Hacettepe University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Identification of the effects of low back pain and motor control influence on soccer players performance. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 16 to 25 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Chronic Low-back Pain
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 7 Jul 2023to 31 Dec 2023
- How long will I take part?
- 1 Day
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 16 to 25 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Study population: All volunteer employees who are over the age of 16, have been playing football for at least three years, have not been away from football for more than two weeks, play football and meet the inclusion criteria of the study will be included.
Who may be able to join
- Be over 16 years old,
- Participating in the soccer training for at least three years,
- Soccer players who have not stayed away from their sport for more than two weeks
Who cannot join
- Any history of orthopedic or neurological injury or pain that may interfere with normal football training or competition during assessment
- History of spine/lower and upper extremity surgery,
- Structural deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis,
- Having trap neuropathy
- Soccer players who had injuries other than chronic low back pain in the last 6 months will be excluded from the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Futbolcularda Bel Ağrısının ve Motor Kontrol Etkileniminin Sportif Performansa Etkilerinin İncelenmesi
Identification of the effects of low back pain and motor control influence on soccer players performance.
Read the detailed description
At least 60 volunteer athletes who playing soccer at least 3 years, not away from field more than 2 weeks, 16 years and older are planned to include this study. All participating athletes in this study will be signed an informed consent form then their demographic information will be recorded. To evaluate disability due to low back pain, musculoskeletal problems and the willingness to participate in sports will be used the Oswestry Disability index, the Nordic Musculoskeletal System questionnaire and the Sport Motivation Scale-2, respectively. The motor control levels of the athletes will be assessed with the motor control test battery (MKTB), the core stability with the Sahrmann's core stability test, core muscles endurance with the sport-specific endurance plank test and side bridge endurance test, the static balance with the stand stork test, the dynamic balance with the lower quadrant y balance test, postural changes with the Corbin Posture Rating Scale, the agility with the T test, speed and coordination with 4-10 shuttle run test, explosive force with long jump test, the kinetic chain with the functional movement screen.
- Conditions
- Chronic Low-back Pain
- Keywords
- soccer, motor control, balance, agility, performance, coordination, speed, functional movement screen
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Motor control disorder
Motor control test battery: the test consists of ten different tests (forward bend, return from forward bend, sitting forward lean,sitting knee extension, pelvic tilt, one leg stance,side bending, rocking forward, prone knee flexion, hip abduction).Whether the total score increases, the motor control disorders increase.
Measured: baseline
Core stability
Sharmann's core stability test
Measured: baseline
Core muscles endurance
Sport-specific endurance plank test, right and left side bridge endurance test
Measured: baseline
Static balance
Stand Stork test
Measured: baseline
Dynamic balance
Lower quadrant y balance test
Measured: baseline
Agility
T test
Measured: baseline
Speed and coordination
4-10 Shuttle run test
Measured: baseline
Explosive power
Standing long jump test
Measured: baseline
Kinetic chain
Functional movement screen
Measured: baseline
Secondary outcomes (4)
Nordic Musculoskeletal System Questionnaire
Evaluates the musculoskeletal system problem. If the athlete indicate a musculoskeletal problem different than low back pain, it will use for screening.
Measured: baseline
Sport Motivation Scale-2
Evaluates willingness to participate in sports. The scale has 6 subparameters indicating sport motivation levels is high or low.
Measured: baseline
Oswestry Disability Index
Evaluate disability due to low back pain. the index measures perceived low back pain related dysfunction. Whether the total score increaeses, the dyscfunction increases.
Measured: baseline
Postural changes
Corbin Posture Rating Scale. Whether the total score increaeses, thepostural problems increases.
Measured: baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Jul 2023
- Study start7 Jul 2023
- Primary completion31 Dec 2023 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Dec 2023 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Chronic Low-back PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Hacettepe UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Target duration
- 1 Day
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hacettepe University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Aynur Demirel, Hacettepe University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05934201
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- GO 22/110
- Status last verified
- Aug 2023
- First submitted
- 5 Apr 2023
- Last updated
- 15 Aug 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Akkus C, Demirel A. The impact of chronic low back pain and motor control impairment on athletic performance in elite soccer players: a cross-sectional study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2025 Aug 12;26(1):781. doi: 10.1186/s12891-025-09023-x.
PubMed 40797311
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Aug 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Futbolcularda Bel Ağrısının ve Motor Kontrol Etkileniminin Sportif Performansa Etkilerinin İncelenmesi
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05934201
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- GO 22/110
- Conditions
- Chronic Low-back Pain
- Keywords
- soccer, motor control, balance, agility, performance, coordination, speed, functional movement screen
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Hacettepe UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 7 Jul 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2023 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2023 (estimated)
- First posted
- 6 Jul 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Identification of the effects of low back pain and motor control influence on soccer players performance.
Detailed description
At least 60 volunteer athletes who playing soccer at least 3 years, not away from field more than 2 weeks, 16 years and older are planned to include this study. All participating athletes in this study will be signed an informed consent form then their demographic information will be recorded. To evaluate disability due to low back pain, musculoskeletal problems and the willingness to participate in sports will be used the Oswestry Disability index, the Nordic Musculoskeletal System questionnaire and the Sport Motivation Scale-2, respectively. The motor control levels of the athletes will be assessed with the motor control test battery (MKTB), the core stability with the Sahrmann's core stability test, core muscles endurance with the sport-specific endurance plank test and side bridge endurance test, the static balance with the stand stork test, the dynamic balance with the lower quadrant y balance test, postural changes with the Corbin Posture Rating Scale, the agility with the T test, speed and coordination with 4-10 shuttle run test, explosive force with long jump test, the kinetic chain with the functional movement screen.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Target follow-up
- 1 Day
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 16 to 25 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- All volunteer employees who are over the age of 16, have been playing football for at least three years, have not been away from football for more than two weeks, play football and meet the inclusion criteria of the study will be included.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Be over 16 years old,
- Participating in the soccer training for at least three years,
- Soccer players who have not stayed away from their sport for more than two weeks
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Any history of orthopedic or neurological injury or pain that may interfere with normal football training or competition during assessment
- History of spine/lower and upper extremity surgery,
- Structural deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis,
- Having trap neuropathy
- Soccer players who had injuries other than chronic low back pain in the last 6 months will be excluded from the study.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Motor control disorder
Time frame: baseline
Motor control test battery: the test consists of ten different tests (forward bend, return from forward bend, sitting forward lean,sitting knee extension, pelvic tilt, one leg stance,side bending, rocking forward, prone knee flexion, hip abduction).Whether the total score increases, the motor control disorders increase.
Core stability
Time frame: baseline
Sharmann's core stability test
Core muscles endurance
Time frame: baseline
Sport-specific endurance plank test, right and left side bridge endurance test
Static balance
Time frame: baseline
Stand Stork test
Dynamic balance
Time frame: baseline
Lower quadrant y balance test
Agility
Time frame: baseline
T test
Speed and coordination
Time frame: baseline
4-10 Shuttle run test
Explosive power
Time frame: baseline
Standing long jump test
Kinetic chain
Time frame: baseline
Functional movement screen
4 secondary outcomes
Nordic Musculoskeletal System Questionnaire
Time frame: baseline
Sport Motivation Scale-2
Time frame: baseline
Oswestry Disability Index
Time frame: baseline
Postural changes
Time frame: baseline
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Aug 2023.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 40797311Akkus C, Demirel A. The impact of chronic low back pain and motor control impairment on athletic performance in elite soccer players: a cross-sectional study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2025 Aug 12;26(1):781. doi: 10.1186/s12891-025-09023-x.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Chronic Low-back Pain, run by Hacettepe University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Aug 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Motor control disorder (time frame: baseline). The study lists 9 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05934201, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 Aug 2023.