New stretching combo could ease back pain by boosting flexibility

NCT ID NCT06888895

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether combining passive and active hamstring stretching improves flexibility more than passive stretching alone in people with chronic low back pain. Ninety adults with tight hamstrings will be randomly assigned to one of the two stretching groups. Flexibility, stiffness, and pelvic tilt are measured before and immediately after a single session. The goal is to find better rehabilitation strategies for managing low back pain.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: stretching exercises (passive and passive-active hamstring stretching)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a more effective stretching technique to improve flexibility and movement in people with chronic low back pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial measuring immediate effects only. Results may not translate to long-term pain relief or apply to all back pain patients.

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CHRONIC LOW-BACK PAIN (CLBP)

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU de Clermont-Ferrand
RECRUITING

Clermont-Ferrand, 63000, France
Clermont Ferrand Univbersity HOspital, Louise Michel site
RECRUITING

Cébazat, France, 63118, France

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