Can short bursts of intense exercise beat moderate walking for back pain?

NCT ID NCT07645859

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) in 80 adults aged 20-48 who have had non-specific low back pain for over 12 weeks. Participants will be assigned to either brisk walking/jogging intervals or steady normal walking for 6 weeks. The goal is to see which approach better reduces pain, disability, and improves 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: exercise training (brisk walk/jog or normal walk)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that high-intensity interval training is a better option than moderate walking for easing chronic low back pain and improving daily function.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise programs also require consistent effort, and some people may find high-intensity training too challenging.

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CHRONIC NON-SPECIFIC LOW BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dr. Ariba Sohail (PT)
RECRUITING

Karachi, Pakistan

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