Palestine Ahliya University
Clinical trials sponsored by Palestine Ahliya University, explained in plain language.
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Back pain breakthrough? study tests which exercises work best
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two different exercise programs to see which works better for chronic low back pain. Sixty adults with persistent back pain were randomly assigned to either isometric (holding) exercises or isotonic (moving) exercises, both combined with heat therapy and elect…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Palestine Ahliya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Exercise plus Hands-On therapy may offer better back pain relief
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether combining a gentle hands-on therapy (Positional Release Technique) with specific exercises works better for chronic low back pain than the hands-on therapy alone. Researchers worked with 60 adults who had experienced low back pain for at least three mont…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Palestine Ahliya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Hands-On healing: which therapy works best for back pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two different hands-on physical therapy techniques for people with chronic low back pain. Thirty-six patients received either Positional Release Technique or Muscle Energy Technique three times a week for four weeks, along with heat therapy. Researchers measur…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Palestine Ahliya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Hands-On vs. exercise: which eases back pain better?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested which of two common physical therapy approaches works better for easing chronic low back pain. Fifty adults with long-term back pain received either hands-on joint mobilization or a specific press-up exercise program, both combined with muscle release techniques…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Palestine Ahliya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:24 UTC