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Which exercise program eases chronic back pain best? a Head-to-Head trial

NCT ID NCT07724704

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This trial compares two popular exercise programs—McGill stabilization exercises and Sahrmann's movement-based protocol—in adults aged 20 to 50 with chronic non-specific low back pain lasting more than 12 weeks. Participants are randomly assigned to one of the two programs and attend supervised sessions 2-3 times per week for 6 weeks. The study measures changes in pain, lumbar range of motion, and disability to see which approach offers greater relief.

What this could mean

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Active substance
exercise programs: McGill stabilization exercises and Sahrmann movement-based exercises
What this could lead to
If one program proves more effective, it could point toward a standard rehabilitation approach for chronic low back pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Both programs are already used in practice, so any difference may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria * Adults aged 20-50 years. * Male and female participants. * Diagnosed with chronic non-specific low back pain lasting more than 12 weeks. * Pain intensity of 3-4 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) at baseline. * Able and willing to participate in the exercise program and attend all treatment sessions. * Willing to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria * History of spinal surgery. * Presence of neurological deficits. * Structural spinal deformities. * Pregnancy or within 6 months postpartum. * Presence of red flag signs or systemic illness (e.g., fracture, infection, malignancy, inflammatory disorders). * Individuals unable or unwilling to participate in the exercise program or complete the study protocol.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic non specific low back pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lahore Clinic Shujabad, THQ Hospital Shujabad

    RECRUITING

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 60000, Pakistan

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