Which Back-Pain technique works best? new study puts mulligan and maitland to the test

NCT ID NCT06941220

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compared two common hands-on treatments—Mulligan and Maitland mobilization—in 90 people with chronic low back pain lasting more than three months. Researchers measured changes in pain, disability, and the ability to sense the position of the lower back (proprioception). The goal was to see if one technique offers better results for improving function and body awareness.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Manual therapy (Mulligan SNAG technique vs Maitland mobilization)
What this could lead to: If one technique proves clearly better, it could give therapists a more effective option for reducing pain and improving movement awareness in people with chronic low back pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by patient or therapist expectations. The difference between the two techniques may be small or not clinically meaningful.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LOW BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Alshaymaa Shaaban Abdelazeim

Giza, Doki, 11251, Egypt

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