New study tests simple muscle tricks to ease back pain and help you walk better
NCT ID NCT07600359
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two muscle relaxation methods (autogenic inhibition and reciprocal inhibition) combined with core exercises to see which better reduces pain, improves walking, and lessens disability in people with sacroiliac joint dysfunction. About 40 adults aged 25-45 with low back pain lasting over 4 weeks will participate. The goal is to find a better way to manage this common cause of back pain without drugs or surgery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 40 people
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- Expected to start
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May 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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25 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients having low back pain greater than 4 weeks * Patients with positive gaenslen's test, thigh thurst test, standing flexion test, sacral compression and distraction test. * Patients not having any other condition that can affect gait * 25-45 years * Both males and females Exclusion Criteria: * Patients having nonspecific low back * Patients with lumbosacral fusion * Patients with any neurological condition * Patients with history of trauma of spine * Patients with any other lumbar spine condition (lumbar radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, inflammatory arthritis) * Patients with any hip joint pathology * Patients using any assistive device
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
RECRUITINGIslamabad, Punjab Province, 44000, Pakistan
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