Can moving your upper back or hips ease lower back pain?

NCT ID NCT07482527

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding thoracic (upper back) or hip mobility exercises to standard core stabilization exercises can better reduce pain and disability in people with lumbar spondylosis (a type of arthritis in the lower spine). Sixty adults aged 40-60 with chronic low back pain will be assigned to one of three exercise groups. The researchers will measure pain, function, range of motion, quality of life, and fear of movement over the course of the trial.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

exercise (core stabilization, thoracic mobility, hip mobility)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a more effective exercise program for managing chronic low back pain and stiffness from lumbar spondylosis.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise studies rely on patient effort and may show only modest benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spondylosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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    Cairo, Egypt

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