Low Back PainNCT07601789
THE EFFECT OF THE COMBINATION OF PELOIDOTHERAPY AND EXERCISE ON PAIN INTENSITY, FUNCTIONALITY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN
A study testing Peloidotherapy Plus Exercise Group (PPEG) and Peloidotherapy (PG) in people with Low Back Pain and Low Back Pain, Chronic, run by Istanbul Arel University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of our study is to investigate the effect of peloidotherapy and exercise combination applied on patients with chronic low back pain on pain level, functionality and quality of life. Forty patients between the ages of 18-65 who were diagnosed with chronic low back pain were included. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Low Back Pain, Low Back Pain, Chronic
- What is being tested?
- Peloidotherapy Plus Exercise Group (PPEG) and Peloidotherapy (PG)
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 31 Jan 2022to 30 Jun 2022
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Participants were included if they had low back pain persisting for longer than 3 months and were diagnosed with chronic low back pain by a specialist physician, were between 18 and 65 years of age, had not received peloidotherapy within the previous 6 months, and provided written informed consent.
Who cannot join
- Participants were excluded if they had an active tumor, a disease associated with bleeding, a vertebral fracture, or had undergone surgical intervention within the previous 6 months. Individuals with poor cooperation, inability to comply with study procedures, or failure to provide written informed consent were also excluded from the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The aim of our study is to investigate the effect of peloidotherapy and exercise combination applied on patients with chronic low back pain on pain level, functionality and quality of life. Forty patients between the ages of 18-65 who were diagnosed with chronic low back pain were included. The patients were randomly divided into two groups as the peloidotherapy and exercise group (n=20) and the peloidotherapy group (n=20). Peloidotherapy was applied to the peloidotherapy and peloidotherapy and exercise groups in 10 sessions, 30 minutes, 45°C package. In addition, after peloidotherapy, core stabilization exercises were applied to the peloidotherapy and exercise group for 10 sessions, 5 days a week, for 30 minutes.
The patients were evaluated before the first session, after the 10th session and one month after the treatment. Pain level was evaluated with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), functionality was evaluated with the Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire (ODI), and quality of life was evaluated with the Short Form-36 (SF36). After the applications, statistically significant improvement was achieved in both groups (p<0.05). The outcomes of the peloidotherapy and exercise group were found to be superior to the peloidotherapy group after the 10th session. At the end of the first month, it was observed that the combination of peloidotherapy and exercise therapy in chronic low back pain had a significant improvement in pain, functionality and quality of life
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Low Back Pain, Chronic
- Being tested
- Peloidotherapy Plus Exercise Group (PPEG), Peloidotherapy (PG)
- Keywords
- peloidotherapy, exercise
- Medical subject headings
- Low Back Pain, Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome, Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Peloidotherapy Plus Exercise Group (PPEG)Other
Participants in both group received 10 sessions of peloidotherapy administered as a 45°C mud pack for 30 minutes per session. The peloid material used during treatment was Pelomin® obtained from Tuzla Thermal Springs, with a total mineralization level of 4145 mg/L. In addition to peloidotherapy, participants in the PPEG performed a structured core stabilization exercise program for 30 minutes per session, 5 days per week, for a total of 10 sessions. The exercise program consisted of progressive exercises targeting trunk stability and lumbopelvic control.
Peloidotherapy (PG)Other
Participants in both group received 10 sessions of peloidotherapy administered as a 45°C mud pack for 30 minutes per session. The peloid material used during treatment was Pelomin® obtained from Tuzla Thermal Springs, with a total mineralization level of 4145 mg/L
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Peloidotherapy Plus Exercise Group (PPEG) | Active comparator | In addition to pleoidterapy, participnats in the PPEG performed a structured core stabilization exercises program for 30 minutes per session, 5 days per week, for a total of 10 sessions. The exercise program consisted of progressive exercises targeting trunk stability and lumbopelvic control. Receives: Other: Peloidotherapy Plus Exercise Group (PPEG) |
| Peloidotherapy Group (PG) | Active comparator | Participants in the PG received 10 sessions of peloidotherapy. peloidotherapy administered as a 45 C mud pack for 30 minutes per session. The peloid material used during treatment was Pelomin obtained from Tuzla Thermal Springs, with a total mineralization level of 4145 mg/L. Receives: Other: Peloidotherapy (PG) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain İntensity
Pain intensity was evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), a widely used self-reported tool in clinical practice and research. The VAS consists of a 10-cm (100-mm) horizontal or vertical line anchored by descriptors such as "no pain" and "worst imaginable pain," on which participants mark their perceived pain level.
Measured: 6 weeks
Secondary outcomes (2)
Functional Disability Index (ODI)
Functional disability was assessed using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), a widely used questionnaire designed to evaluate disability related to low back pain and its impact on daily activities
Measured: 6 weeks
SF-36 Health Survey (SF-36)
Health-related quality of life was assessed using the Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36), a widely used generic questionnaire designed to evaluate physical and mental health status. The SF-36 consists of 36 items covering eight domains: physical functioning, role limitations due to physical problems, bodily pain, general health perception, vitality, social functioning, role limitations due to emotional problems, and mental health
Measured: 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 May 2026
- Study start31 Jan 2022
- Primary completion4 Apr 2022
- Study completion30 Jun 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Low Back PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Arel University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07601789
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ArelUNI
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 15 May 2026
- Last updated
- 22 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- THE EFFECT OF THE COMBINATION OF PELOIDOTHERAPY AND EXERCISE ON PAIN INTENSITY, FUNCTIONALITY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07601789
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ArelUNI
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Low Back Pain, Chronic
- Keywords
- peloidotherapy, exercise
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Arel UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 31 Jan 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 4 Apr 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Jun 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 May 2026 (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.
The aim of our study is to investigate the effect of peloidotherapy and exercise combination applied on patients with chronic low back pain on pain level, functionality and quality of life. Forty patients between the ages of 18-65 who were diagnosed with chronic low back pain were included. The patients were randomly divided into two groups as the peloidotherapy and exercise group (n=20) and the peloidotherapy group (n=20). Peloidotherapy was applied to the peloidotherapy and peloidotherapy and exercise groups in 10 sessions, 30 minutes, 45°C package. In addition, after peloidotherapy, core stabilization exercises were applied to the peloidotherapy and exercise group for 10 sessions, 5 days a week, for 30 minutes.
The patients were evaluated before the first session, after the 10th session and one month after the treatment. Pain level was evaluated with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), functionality was evaluated with the Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire (ODI), and quality of life was evaluated with the Short Form-36 (SF36). After the applications, statistically significant improvement was achieved in both groups (p<0.05). The outcomes of the peloidotherapy and exercise group were found to be superior to the peloidotherapy group after the 10th session. At the end of the first month, it was observed that the combination of peloidotherapy and exercise therapy in chronic low back pain had a significant improvement in pain, functionality and quality of life
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Peloidotherapy Plus Exercise Group (PPEG) | Active comparator | Other: Peloidotherapy Plus Exercise Group (PPEG)In addition to pleoidterapy, participnats in the PPEG performed a structured core stabilization exercises program for 30 minutes per session, 5 days per week, for a total of 10 sessions. The exercise program consisted of progressive exercises targeting trunk stability and lumbopelvic control. |
| Peloidotherapy Group (PG) | Active comparator | Other: Peloidotherapy (PG)Participants in the PG received 10 sessions of peloidotherapy. peloidotherapy administered as a 45 C mud pack for 30 minutes per session. The peloid material used during treatment was Pelomin obtained from Tuzla Thermal Springs, with a total mineralization level of 4145 mg/L. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Participants were included if they had low back pain persisting for longer than 3 months and were diagnosed with chronic low back pain by a specialist physician, were between 18 and 65 years of age, had not received peloidotherapy within the previous 6 months, and provided written informed consent.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Participants were excluded if they had an active tumor, a disease associated with bleeding, a vertebral fracture, or had undergone surgical intervention within the previous 6 months. Individuals with poor cooperation, inability to comply with study procedures, or failure to provide written informed consent were also 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.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Peloidotherapy Plus Exercise Group (PPEG)Participants in both group received 10 sessions of peloidotherapy administered as a 45°C mud pack for 30 minutes per session. The peloid material used during treatment was Pelomin® obtained from Tuzla Thermal Springs, with a total mineralization level of 4145 mg/L. In addition to peloidotherapy, participants in the PPEG performed a structured core stabilization exercise program for 30 minutes per session, 5 days per week, for a total of 10 sessions. The exercise program consisted of progressive exercises targeting trunk stability and lumbopelvic control. | Other | Peloidotherapy Plus Exercise Group (PPEG) |
| Peloidotherapy (PG)Participants in both group received 10 sessions of peloidotherapy administered as a 45°C mud pack for 30 minutes per session. The peloid material used during treatment was Pelomin® obtained from Tuzla Thermal Springs, with a total mineralization level of 4145 mg/L | Other | Peloidotherapy Group (PG) |
Primary outcome
Pain İntensity
Time frame: 6 weeks
Pain intensity was evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), a widely used self-reported tool in clinical practice and research. The VAS consists of a 10-cm (100-mm) horizontal or vertical line anchored by descriptors such as "no pain" and "worst imaginable pain," on which participants mark their perceived pain level.
2 secondary outcomes
Functional Disability Index (ODI)
Time frame: 6 weeks
SF-36 Health Survey (SF-36)
Time frame: 6 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 22 May 2026.
- Related InfoLink provided by the sponsor.
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- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes
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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?
A study testing Peloidotherapy Plus Exercise Group (PPEG) and Peloidotherapy (PG) in people with Low Back Pain and Low Back Pain, Chronic, run by Istanbul Arel 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 1 inclusion and 1 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 May 2026. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
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?
Pain İntensity (time frame: 6 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 22 May 2026.