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Can a Nurse-Guided core workout tame chronic back pain?

NCT ID NCT07842653

Symptom relief Sponsor: Assiut University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Summary

Researchers are testing whether a structured core stability exercise program led by nurses can reduce pain and improve daily function in adults with chronic low back pain. The trial enrolls 120 people aged 20 to 80 who have low back pain. Participants are randomly assigned to either the exercise program or a comparison group. The program includes moves like planks, bridges, and bird dogs performed three to four times a week for 10 to 12 weeks. The study measures changes in pain intensity and how much back pain interferes with everyday activities.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a nurse-led core stability exercise program using planks, bridges, and other strengthening moves
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give patients a low-cost, nurse-delivered exercise routine to ease chronic back pain and improve daily function without drugs or surgery.
What could go wrong
Exercise programs for back pain often show modest benefits, and results may not hold once supervision ends. Participants could also strain muscles or feel sore, especially when starting new moves.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 120 people

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

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Sep 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Randomized sample of 120 patients of both sexes who will be between the ages of 20 and 80 years, diagnosed with low back pain, willing to participate and able to communicate with others will be eligible to participate in this study. Potential participants will be excluded if they are physically or mentally handicapped, disoriented \& comatose. Participants were randomized into two groups using a 1:1 allocation ratio. Randomization was achieved via a permuted block design with blocks of four to ensure balanced group sizes throughout the study. The randomization sequence was generated using a random number table by a researcher independent of the clinical team. Exclusion Criteria: Participants will be excluded if they have specific spinal pathology including spinal fracture, tumor, infection, inflammatory spinal disease (e.g., ankylosing spondylitis) or neurological deficits, previous spinal surgery (History of lumbar spine surgery within the past 12 months), Psychiatric or cognitive disorders and severe comorbid conditions such as uncontrolled cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic disease. \-

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Conditions

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Low Back Pain

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Low back pain

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