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title: Effect of Deep Breathing on Balance in Patients With Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain
nct_id: NCT06398249
overall_status: COMPLETED
sponsor: October 6 University
study_type: OBSERVATIONAL
primary_condition: Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain
countries: Egypt
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ct_last_update_post_date: 2024-10-15
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# Effect of Deep Breathing on Balance in Patients With Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain

**NCT ID:** [NCT06398249](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06398249)

## Key Facts

- **Status:** COMPLETED
- **Study Type:** OBSERVATIONAL
- **Target Enrollment:** 30
- **Lead Sponsor:** October 6 University
- **Conditions:** Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain
- **Start Date:** 2024-02-02
- **Completion Date:** 2024-03-30
- **CT.gov Last Update:** 2024-10-15

## Brief Summary

The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of deep breathing pattern on dynamic balance in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain versus healthy controls. Secondary to compare between dynamic balance control during deep versus regular breathing patterns in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain and healthy controls. Further, to detect whether pain intensity differs during balance testing applying either deep or regular breathing in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain.

## Detailed Description

Diaphragm has been reported as a contributor in postural control and respiration. However, the integrated function of postural control and respiration is a complex process, especially evident during activities that increase demands on one or both functions . Previous research reports noticed that breathing pattern is altered in cases of chronic mechanical low back pain during tasks that challenges the trunk muscles function, and trunk stability . Dynamic balance control is one of the functional tasks that burdens the trunk muscles, and requires high degree of integration. Dynamic balance is disturbed in cases of chronic mechanical low back pain, and reports indicate that balance deficits extends after the painful episodes in those who have history of low back pain In patients with chronic mechanical low back pain regular respiratory movements results in greater disturbances to balance than healthy subjects .

Accordingly, in this study will attempt to emphasize the role of the deep breathing pattern during dynamic balance testing in chronic mechanical low back pain patients and matched healthy control subjects. As it is suggested that activity of the diaphragm will be focused upon through introducing deep breathing during dynamic balance testing; it is expected to enhance dynamic balance through its dual integrating its dual function of postural control and respiration.

## Eligibility

- **Minimum age:** 20 Years
- **Maximum age:** 40 Years
- **Sex:** ALL
- **Healthy Volunteers:** Yes

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Participants in both groups should fulfill the criteria set for age and BMI ranges.
* Patients in study group should complain of pain in the lower back for a period of more than 3 months.
* Referred from an orthopedist .
* Participants in control group should haven't complained of back pain

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients complain of radiculopathy .
* Patients complain of any other musculoskeletal disorder other than chronic mechanical low back pain .
* Any previous or current complains of pain involving other regions of the spine.
* Have history of respiratory dysfunction due to current or previous respiratory condition.
* suffer from any condition that affect balance control, including neurological, vestibular, visual or somatosensory deficits.
* use drugs that might compromise their balance control
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## Arms

- **Experimental** — chronic mechanical low back pain
- **control** — healthy matched controls

## Primary Outcomes

- **dynamic balance testing -** _(time frame: At subject enrollment "single session")_ — overall, mediolateral( ML), and anteroposterior(AP).
- **pain intensity** _(time frame: At subject enrollment "single session")_ — visual analogue scale. A 10 cm horizontal line with one end denote "no pain" and the other end denote "severe intractable pain

## Locations (1)

- Faculty of Physical Therapy, Sadat, Menofia, Egypt

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