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Stronger back muscles may ease chronic pain — a trial puts the idea to the test

NCT ID NCT07719452

Symptom relief Sponsor: Brooke Army Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates whether adding specific lumbar extension strengthening exercises to standard physical therapy (manual therapy and motor control exercises) can further reduce disability and improve back muscle function in adults with chronic low back pain. Sixty participants will receive eight weeks of physical therapy, with half also doing targeted low back strengthening. Researchers will measure changes in disability, muscle thickness, endurance, and healthcare use to see if the extra exercises make a meaningful difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
lumbar extension strengthening exercises added to standard physical therapy (manual therapy and motor control exercises)
What this could lead to
If adding these exercises proves effective, it could lead to a more targeted physical therapy approach for chronic low back pain, potentially reducing disability and reliance on other healthcare.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (60 participants) comparing two non-drug treatments. The added exercises may not provide significant extra benefit over standard therapy alone, and results may not apply to all back pain patients.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Jun 2028

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Lead sponsor

A government agency

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Tricare Beneficiary * 18-65 years old * LBP ≥ 3 months without symptoms below the knee * mODI ≥ 24% * English speaking * Available to actively take part in the study for 12 weeks Exclusion Criteria: * History of spine surgery or expecting spinal surgery * Suspected or confirmed serious pathology (infection, cancer, fracture, cauda equina) * Diagnosis of any vertebral fracture in the last 6 months * Osteoporosis requiring pharmacologic treatment other than vitamin D, calcium supplements, or bisphosphonates * History of any bone-related cancer or cancer that metastasized to the bone * Diagnosed rheumatological or inflammatory disease * Progressive neurological disease * Leg pain as the primary complaint (radiculopathy, peripheral vascular disease, stenosis) * Contraindications to exercise and manual therapy * Currently pregnant, self-reported or post-partum within the past 6 months * Received physical therapy treatment for LBP in the past 6 months * In the last 3 months, received injections, nerve ablation or blocks or is seeking such services * Uncontrolled drug/alcohol addiction * Currently under litigation related to cLBP * Pending or expecting a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) * Retiring from the military within 18 months

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Chronic low-back pain (CLBP)

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Locations

  • CPT Jennifer Moreno Primary Care Clinic - Physical Therapy

    Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 78234, United States

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