Can mirror exercises fix back pain in teens?
NCT ID NCT06864832
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested mirror image postural exercises in 60 teens with chronic low back pain. One group did mirror exercises guided by 3D posture analysis, while the other did standard back stretches and strengthening. Researchers measured pain, posture, and daily function to see which approach worked better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- mirror image postural exercises
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free exercise option to reduce pain and improve posture in teens with chronic low back pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to all teens, and benefits might be modest or no better than standard exercises.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Physical Therapy
Giza, Giza Governorate, 8655, Egypt
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