Timing of physical therapy for back pain and sleep apnea risk
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether doing physical therapy exercises in the morning versus evening helps people with a herniated disc in the lower back who also have signs of sleep apnea. Researchers want to see which timing works better for pain relief and sleep quality.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–65 years
- High risk for obstructive sleep apnea (score above 4 on STOP-Bang questionnaire, which asks about snoring, daytime tiredness, witnessed pauses in breathing, high blood pressure, BMI, age, neck size, and gender)
- Confirmed lumbar disc herniation (bulging or slipped disc in lower spine) on MRI
- Chronic lower back pain for at least 3 months with pain rated 4 or higher on a 0–10 scale
- Able to attend regular physical therapy sessions and commit to the study
- No prior back surgery, severe nerve compression, or urgent need for surgery
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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