Stretch away the ache: new study tests psoas technique for Cleaners' back pain
NCT ID NCT07672197
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a specific stretching technique targeting the psoas major muscle can reduce chronic low back pain in cleaning professionals. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the psoas stretch or a placebo procedure. Pain levels and range of motion will be measured before and after a single session.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- psoas stretching technique
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce low back pain for people whose jobs involve repetitive bending and lifting.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants. The intervention is a single session, so any benefits may be short-lived. Results may not apply to other groups.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Escola Superior de Saúde do Porto
Porto, 4200-072, Portugal
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