Breathing new life into back pain: can diaphragm training boost core stability?
NCT ID NCT07734909
First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether adding diaphragm-strengthening exercises to standard core stability training can improve pain and stability in people with lumbar instability. Participants, aged 25 to 35 with chronic low back pain, will be assigned to either combined diaphragm and core exercises or core exercises alone for eight weeks. The study measures pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, and core muscle function to see if the combined approach offers extra benefits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- diaphragm strengthening exercises combined with core stability exercises
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a more effective non-surgical treatment for chronic low back pain related to lumbar instability.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises require supervision and may not be suitable for people with certain health conditions.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Outpatient clinic of the faculty of physical therapy, Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
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