New combo therapy aims to ease chronic back pain without drugs
NCT ID NCT03270631
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding movement control exercises and fascial manipulation to standard multidisciplinary rehab can improve function and reduce pain in people with chronic low back pain. 250 adults will be randomly assigned to different combinations of real or sham treatments. Researchers will track changes in disability, pain, and fear of movement over 12 months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
movement control exercises and fascial manipulation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a more effective physical therapy approach for chronic low back pain, reducing disability and fear of movement.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage trial comparing several sham treatments, so results may not be definitive or widely applicable. The benefits may be modest.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University Hospital of Oulu
Oulu, 90029, Finland