Gentle touch or core strength? trial tests best combo for back pain
NCT ID NCT07694219
First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two approaches for chronic low back pain: Bowen therapy (a gentle hands-on technique) combined with core stabilization exercises versus Bowen therapy alone. Researchers will measure pain, range of motion, and disability in 70 adults with nonspecific low back pain lasting more than three months. The goal is to see if adding exercises provides extra relief.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Bowen therapy and McGill stabilization exercises
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this combination approach could offer a more effective non-drug treatment for chronic low back pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit over Bowen therapy alone may be modest.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Sehat Medical Complex
Lahore, 54590, Pakistan
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