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Can Hands-On spine pressure loosen back muscles?

NCT ID NCT07826260

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Primorska Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 17, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers at the University of Primorska are testing whether a hands-on physiotherapy technique called Maitland Grade III++ central posteroanterior mobilization changes the stiffness of back muscles in healthy adults. About 25 participants aged 21 to 38 without low back pain will each receive the real mobilization and a sham gentle pressure in random order. The team measures erector spinae and multifidus muscle stiffness with shear wave elastography and myotonometry right before and after each session.

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Active substance
Maitland Grade III++ central posteroanterior lumbar mobilization, a hands-on physiotherapy technique using rhythmic pressure on the lower spine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help physiotherapists understand whether hands-on lumbar mobilization changes muscle stiffness, which may inform how manual therapy is used for back issues.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study in healthy adults without back pain, so any stiffness changes may be temporary and may not apply to people with low back pain. Manual mobilization can cause mild soreness or discomfort.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 25 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Nov 2026

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Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women aged 21 to 38 years. * Resident of the Republic of Slovenia. * No current low back pain. * No contraindications to lumbar manual mobilization. * Ability to assume and maintain the required prone testing position. * Provision of written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Current low back pain. * Spondylolisthesis. * Severe osteoporosis. * Spinal stenosis. * Lumboischialgia or other significant structural spinal deformity. * Fibromyalgia. * Recent spinal surgery or lumbar spinal fixation. * Cauda equina syndrome. * Nerve root compression associated with neurological deficits. * Malignancy. * Recent relevant trauma. * Joint instability. * Active rheumatoid arthritis. * Acute local or systemic infection. * Long-term local corticosteroid use. * Inability to assume or maintain the required testing position.

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  • University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, Izola

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    Izola, 6310, Slovenia

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