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Exercise showdown: which workout best eases back pain in overweight men?

NCT ID NCT07688564

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Universiti Sains Malaysia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares three types of exercise—motor control, aerobic walking, and muscle strengthening—against education alone in overweight men with chronic low back pain. Over 12 weeks, researchers will measure how well the body's natural pain-fighting system works, along with pain levels, disability, and quality of life. The goal is to find which exercise approach offers the most relief for this specific group.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
exercise programs (motor control, aerobic walking, muscle strengthening)
What this could lead to
If effective, these exercise programs could offer a drug-free way to reduce pain and improve daily function in overweight men with chronic low back pain.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial focused on a specific group (overweight men), so results may not apply to others. Exercise benefits can vary widely, and the study may not find a clear winner among the approaches.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CENTRAL SENSITIZATION NON-SPECIFIC CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Physiotherapy Clinic at the College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran City, Saudi Arabia.

    Najran, Najran Region, 61441, Saudi Arabia

    Contact

    Contact

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