Which exercise works better for chronic back pain? a new trial puts two methods to the test

NCT ID NCT07683676

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two types of exercise—kinetic control training and core stability exercises—in people aged 18 to 45 with chronic non-specific low back pain. The goal is to see which approach better improves body awareness (proprioception) and walking patterns. Participants will be assigned to one of the two exercise programs, and researchers will measure pain, movement accuracy, and gait speed.

What this could mean

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Active substance: exercise therapy (kinetic control training or core stability exercises)
What this could lead to: If one approach proves better, it could point toward more effective physical therapy for chronic low back pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise studies are hard to blind, and benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain

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LOW BACK PAIN

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