Nonspecific Low Back PainNCT07921771
Effects of Whole-Body Vibration and Cervical Stabilization With Core Stabilization in Young Adults With Non-Specific Low Back Pain
A study testing Core Stabilization Exercises, Whole-Body Vibration and Cervical Stabilization Exercises in people with Nonspecific Low Back Pain, run by Istinye University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aims to investigate the immediate effects of three intervention approaches in young adults with nonspecific low back pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: core stabilization exercises, whole-body vibration combined with core stabilization exercises, or cervical stabilization… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Nonspecific Low Back Pain
- What is being tested?
- Core Stabilization Exercises, Whole-Body Vibration and Cervical Stabilization Exercises
- Type of treatment
- Medical device, Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 48 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 30 Oct 2026to 30 Oct 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 30 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Age between 18 and 30 years.
- Low back pain intensity of at least 3/10 on the Numeric Rating Scale.
- Low back pain symptoms for at least 6 months.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.
- No major neurological deficit.
- No physiotherapy for low back pain within the previous 6 weeks.
Who cannot join
- Low back pain with a specific etiology identified by a physician.
- Neurological, vestibular, rheumatological, or serious musculoskeletal disorders affecting balance or motor control.
- Use of medications that may affect balance or have potential neurotoxic effects.
- Degenerative diseases.
- Indication for surgical intervention.
- History of fracture or surgery within the previous 2 years.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Çiçek Günday Asst. Prof., Asst. Prof. contact
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Istinye University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Application and Research Center (ISUFIZYOTEM)
Istanbul, Istanbul
Nurgül Elbaşı Elbaşı
About this study
Official title: Effects of Whole-Body Vibration and Cervical Stabilization Combined With Core Stabilization on Trunk Motor Control in Young Individuals With Non-Specific Low Back Pain
This study aims to investigate the immediate effects of three intervention approaches in young adults with nonspecific low back pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: core stabilization exercises, whole-body vibration combined with core stabilization exercises, or cervical stabilization combined with core stabilization exercises. Outcomes will be assessed before and immediately after the intervention. The study will evaluate trunk motor control, pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, trunk muscle endurance, and balance. The purpose is to compare the immediate effects of these approaches and determine whether adding whole-body vibration or cervical stabilization to core stabilization produces additional benefits.
- Conditions
- Nonspecific Low Back Pain
- Being tested
- Core Stabilization Exercises, Whole-Body Vibration, Cervical Stabilization Exercises
- Keywords
- Core Stabilization, Whole-Body Vibration, Cervical Stabilization, Trunk Motor Control, Young Adults
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Core Stabilization ExercisesBehavioural
Participants perform a core stabilization exercise program including the abdominal drawing-in maneuver, heel slide, single-leg march, single-leg extended heel tap, bridge, bridge pulse, dead bug, modified curl-up, and semi-plank. The program is designed to activate and control the deep trunk stabilizing muscles.
Whole-Body VibrationDevice
Whole-body vibration will be applied using a vibration platform at a frequency of 30 Hz and an amplitude of 2 mm. Participants will stand on the platform with the knees slightly flexed for 5 minutes before the core stabilization exercise program and for an additional 5 minutes after the program.
Cervical Stabilization ExercisesBehavioural
Participants will perform cervical stabilization exercises in the supine position using a pressure biofeedback unit placed under the cervical spine. Controlled craniocervical flexion will be performed with progressive target pressures from 20 mmHg to 30 mmHg in 2 mmHg increments. The exercises will be performed for approximately 5 minutes before the core stabilization program and repeated for an additional 5 minutes afterward.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Core Stabilization | Active comparator | Participants in this group will perform the standard core stabilization exercise program, including the abdominal drawing-in maneuver, heel slide, single-leg march, single-leg extended heel tap, bridge, bridge pulse, dead bug, modified curl-up, and semi-plank. The total intervention duration is approximately 20 minutes. Receives: Behavioral: Core Stabilization Exercises |
| Whole-Body Vibration + Core Stabilization | Experimental | Participants in this group will receive 5 minutes of whole-body vibration before the core stabilization exercise program. The vibration platform will be set at 30 Hz with an amplitude of 2 mm, and participants will stand with the knees slightly flexed during the vibration. Immediately afterward, participants will perform the same core stabilization exercise program used in the core stabilization group. After completing the core stabilization exercises, an additional 5 minutes of whole-body vibration will be applied using the same parameters. The total intervention duration is approximately 30 minutes. Receives: Behavioral: Core Stabilization Exercises; Device: Whole-Body Vibration |
| Cervical Stabilization + Core Stabilization | Experimental | Participants in this group will perform cervical stabilization exercises before the core stabilization exercise program. The cervical exercises will be performed in supine using a pressure biofeedback unit placed under the cervical spine. Participants will perform controlled craniocervical flexion, progressing the target pressure from 20 mmHg to 30 mmHg in 2 mmHg increments. The cervical stabilization exercises will be performed for approximately 5 minutes before the core stabilization program and repeated for an additional 5 minutes afterward. The total intervention duration is approximately 30 minutes. Receives: Behavioral: Core Stabilization Exercises; Behavioral: Cervical Stabilization Exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Trunk motor control (supine), Pressure Biofeedback Unit
Deep abdominal muscle activation and lumbopelvic stability assessed with a pressure biofeedback unit in crook lying during the abdominal drawing-in maneuver, starting at 40 mmHg. The score is the absolute deviation from 40 mmHg (best of three trials); smaller values indicate better motor control.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the single intervention session
Trunk motor control (prone; transversus abdominis activation), Pressure Biofeedback Unit
Activation of the transversus abdominis assessed in prone lying with the pressure biofeedback unit placed under the abdomen and inflated to 70 mmHg. Participants draw the abdominal wall in without moving the spine or pelvis. The score is the pressure reduction from 70 mmHg held steadily (best of three trials); larger reductions indicate better activation.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the single intervention session
Secondary outcomes (10)
Pain intensity, Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
Self-reported low back pain intensity rated from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). Lower scores indicate less pain.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the single intervention session
Pressure pain threshold, lumbar multifidus
Pressure pain threshold in kg/cm² measured with a pressure algometer 2 cm lateral to the L4 spinous process. The mean of three measurements is used. Higher values indicate lower pain sensitivity.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the single intervention session
Pressure pain threshold, erector spinae
Pressure pain threshold in kg/cm² measured with a pressure algometer 3 cm lateral to the L3 spinous process. The mean of three measurements is used. Higher values indicate lower pain sensitivity.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the single intervention session
Pressure pain threshold, thoracolumbar fascia
Pressure pain threshold in kg/cm² measured with a pressure algometer 5 cm lateral to the L3 level. The mean of three measurements is used. Higher values indicate lower pain sensitivity.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the single intervention session
Y-Balance Test composite score, right leg
Maximum reach in the anterior, posteromedial and posterolateral directions while standing on the right leg, normalized to right lower limb length and expressed as a composite score (%). Higher scores indicate better dynamic balance.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the single intervention session
Y-Balance Test composite score, left leg
Maximum reach in the anterior, posteromedial and posterolateral directions while standing on the left leg, normalized to left lower limb length and expressed as a composite score (%). Higher scores indicate better dynamic balance.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the single intervention session
Trunk flexor endurance test
Isometric holding time in seconds in the trunk flexor endurance test (McGill). Longer holding time indicates greater trunk flexor endurance.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the single intervention session
Prone plank test
Isometric holding time in seconds in the prone plank position. Longer holding time indicates greater trunk muscle endurance.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the single intervention session
Right side bridge test
Isometric holding time in seconds in the right side bridge test (McGill). Longer holding time indicates greater lateral trunk endurance.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the single intervention session
Left side bridge test
Isometric holding time in seconds in the left side bridge test (McGill). Longer holding time indicates greater lateral trunk endurance.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the single intervention session
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Nov 2026
- Study start30 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion30 Oct 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Oct 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Nonspecific Low Back PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Istinye 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator
- Enrolment
- 48 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istinye University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Çiçek Günday, Istinye University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07921771
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2026/226
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 21 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 6 Nov 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared in order to protect the privacy and confidentiality of the participants.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Nov 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Whole-Body Vibration and Cervical Stabilization Combined With Core Stabilization on Trunk Motor Control in Young Individuals With Non-Specific Low Back Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07921771
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2026/226
- Conditions
- Nonspecific Low Back Pain
- Keywords
- Core Stabilization, Whole-Body Vibration, Cervical Stabilization, Trunk Motor Control, Young Adults
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 48 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Istinye UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 30 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 30 Oct 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Oct 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 6 Nov 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.
This study aims to investigate the immediate effects of three intervention approaches in young adults with nonspecific low back pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: core stabilization exercises, whole-body vibration combined with core stabilization exercises, or cervical stabilization combined with core stabilization exercises. Outcomes will be assessed before and immediately after the intervention. The study will evaluate trunk motor control, pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, trunk muscle endurance, and balance. The purpose is to compare the immediate effects of these approaches and determine whether adding whole-body vibration or cervical stabilization to core stabilization produces additional benefits.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (investigator)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Core Stabilization | Active comparator | Behavioral: Core Stabilization ExercisesParticipants in this group will perform the standard core stabilization exercise program, including the abdominal drawing-in maneuver, heel slide, single-leg march, single-leg extended heel tap, bridge, bridge pulse, dead bug, modified curl-up, and semi-plank. The total intervention duration is approximately 20 minutes. |
| Whole-Body Vibration + Core Stabilization | Experimental | Behavioral: Core Stabilization Exercises, Device: Whole-Body VibrationParticipants in this group will receive 5 minutes of whole-body vibration before the core stabilization exercise program. The vibration platform will be set at 30 Hz with an amplitude of 2 mm, and participants will stand with the knees slightly flexed during the vibration. Immediately afterward, participants will perform the same core stabilization exercise program used in the core stabilization group. After completing the core stabilization exercises, an additional 5 minutes of whole-body vibration will be applied using the same parameters. The total intervention duration is approximately 30 minutes. |
| Cervical Stabilization + Core Stabilization | Experimental | Behavioral: Core Stabilization Exercises, Behavioral: Cervical Stabilization ExercisesParticipants in this group will perform cervical stabilization exercises before the core stabilization exercise program. The cervical exercises will be performed in supine using a pressure biofeedback unit placed under the cervical spine. Participants will perform controlled craniocervical flexion, progressing the target pressure from 20 mmHg to 30 mmHg in 2 mmHg increments. The cervical stabilization exercises will be performed for approximately 5 minutes before the core stabilization program and repeated for an additional 5 minutes afterward. The total intervention duration is approximately 30 minutes. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Age between 18 and 30 years.
- Low back pain intensity of at least 3/10 on the Numeric Rating Scale.
- Low back pain symptoms for at least 6 months.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.
- No major neurological deficit.
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Low back pain with a specific etiology identified by a physician.
- Neurological, vestibular, rheumatological, or serious musculoskeletal disorders affecting balance or motor control.
- Use of medications that may affect balance or have potential neurotoxic effects.
- Degenerative diseases.
- Indication for surgical intervention.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Core Stabilization ExercisesParticipants perform a core stabilization exercise program including the abdominal drawing-in maneuver, heel slide, single-leg march, single-leg extended heel tap, bridge, bridge pulse, dead bug, modified curl-up, and semi-plank. The program is designed to activate and control the deep trunk stabilizing muscles. | Behavioural | Cervical Stabilization + Core Stabilization, Core Stabilization, Whole-Body Vibration + Core Stabilization |
| Whole-Body VibrationWhole-body vibration will be applied using a vibration platform at a frequency of 30 Hz and an amplitude of 2 mm. Participants will stand on the platform with the knees slightly flexed for 5 minutes before the core stabilization exercise program and for an additional 5 minutes after the program. | Device | Whole-Body Vibration + Core Stabilization |
| Cervical Stabilization ExercisesParticipants will perform cervical stabilization exercises in the supine position using a pressure biofeedback unit placed under the cervical spine. Controlled craniocervical flexion will be performed with progressive target pressures from 20 mmHg to 30 mmHg in 2 mmHg increments. The exercises will be performed for approximately 5 minutes before the core stabilization program and repeated for an additional 5 minutes afterward. | Behavioural | Cervical Stabilization + Core Stabilization |
Primary outcome
Trunk motor control (supine), Pressure Biofeedback Unit
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the single intervention session
Deep abdominal muscle activation and lumbopelvic stability assessed with a pressure biofeedback unit in crook lying during the abdominal drawing-in maneuver, starting at 40 mmHg. The score is the absolute deviation from 40 mmHg (best of three trials); smaller values indicate better motor control.
Trunk motor control (prone; transversus abdominis activation), Pressure Biofeedback Unit
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the single intervention session
Activation of the transversus abdominis assessed in prone lying with the pressure biofeedback unit placed under the abdomen and inflated to 70 mmHg. Participants draw the abdominal wall in without moving the spine or pelvis. The score is the pressure reduction from 70 mmHg held steadily (best of three trials); larger reductions indicate better activation.
10 secondary outcomes
Pain intensity, Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the single intervention session
Pressure pain threshold, lumbar multifidus
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the single intervention session
Pressure pain threshold, erector spinae
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the single intervention session
Pressure pain threshold, thoracolumbar fascia
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the single intervention session
Y-Balance Test composite score, right leg
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the single intervention session
Y-Balance Test composite score, left leg
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the single intervention session
Trunk flexor endurance test
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the single intervention session
Prone plank test
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the single intervention session
Right side bridge test
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the single intervention session
Left side bridge test
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the single intervention session
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 6 Nov 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared in order to protect the privacy and confidentiality of the participants.
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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.
Çiçek Günday Asst. Prof., Asst. Prof. contact
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Core Stabilization Exercises, Whole-Body Vibration and Cervical Stabilization Exercises in people with Nonspecific Low Back Pain, run by Istinye 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 6 inclusion and 6 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Nov 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Mariam Abualkas Abualkas, Pt (+905345526603, 2433095031@stu.istinye.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Trunk motor control (supine), Pressure Biofeedback Unit (time frame: Baseline and immediately after the single intervention session). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 6 Nov 2026.