New study aims to find best combo therapy for stubborn back pain
NCT ID NCT07258927
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two manual therapy techniques—integrated neuromuscular inhibition and muscle energy—each combined with core stabilization exercises, in 60 adults with chronic mechanical low back pain. Participants receive treatment twice weekly for six weeks. The goal is to see which combination better reduces pain, improves mobility, and enhances quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Core stabilization exercises combined with either integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique or muscle energy technique
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show which manual therapy technique works best alongside core exercises for reducing pain and improving daily function in people with chronic low back pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatments are behavioral and effects may vary widely between individuals.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Graduate School / Doctoral Program
Istanbul, BAŞAKŞEHİR, 34490, Turkey (Türkiye)
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