Can the way you squat ease back pain? a trial tests Knees-Over-Toes vs. not

NCT ID NCT06843785

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

First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This trial compares two squat exercise patterns—one where the knees go past the toes and one where they do not—to see which better improves muscle strength, balance, and low back pain. Healthy young adults aged 18–30 who are physically active will perform one of the two squat styles. The study measures changes in disability, balance, and physical activity levels to find out if squat technique matters for back health.

What this could mean

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Active substance: two different squat exercise patterns (knees over toes vs. knees not over toes)
What this could lead to: If one squat pattern proves better, it could lead to simple exercise recommendations for preventing or easing low back pain in healthy people.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial in healthy young adults, so results may not apply to older people or those with chronic pain. The difference between patterns may be small.

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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.

BALANCE; DISTORTED LOW BACK PAIN

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Locations

Bahçeşehir Universtiy

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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