Sound vs. scraping: which tool eases back pain best?

NCT ID NCT07244913

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Lahore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests two hands-on therapies for chronic low back pain: one using a sound-assisted tool and another using a scraping-like instrument. Sixty adults with pain lasting over 24 weeks will receive one of these treatments or standard exercise. Researchers will measure pain, flexibility, and daily function to see which approach works best.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Sound-assisted soft tissue mobilization (SASTM) and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) devices
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a more effective, non-drug therapy for easing chronic low back pain and improving flexibility.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatments are not yet proven superior to standard exercise.

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CHRONIC NON-SPECIFIC LOW BACK PAIN DISABILITY HAMSTRING FLEXIBILITY LUMBAR FLEXIBILITY LUMBER FLEXIBILITY PELVIC OBLIQUITY PHYSICAL FUNCTION

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Locations

Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital
RECRUITING

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
Re Active Physio Clinic Lahore.
RECRUITING

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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