Palestine Ahliya University
Clinical trials sponsored by Palestine Ahliya University, explained in plain language.
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Hands-On therapy vs. therapy plus exercise: which works better for back pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether combining hands-on manual therapy with therapeutic exercises works better than manual therapy alone for chronic low back pain. Researchers worked with 60 adults who had experienced back pain for at least three months. They compared pain levels and physic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Palestine Ahliya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 05:50 UTC
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Back pain breakthrough? study tests two exercise methods Head-to-Head
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two different exercise programs to see which works better for chronic low back pain. Sixty adults with persistent back pain were randomly assigned to either isometric (holding) exercises or isotonic (moving) exercises, both combined with heat therapy and elect…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Palestine Ahliya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Hands-On healing: which therapy works best for back pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two different hands-on physical therapy techniques for people with chronic low back pain. Thirty-six patients received either Positional Release Technique or Muscle Energy Technique three times a week for four weeks, along with heat therapy. Researchers measur…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Palestine Ahliya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Hands-On vs. exercise: which eases back pain better?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested which of two common physical therapy approaches works better for easing chronic low back pain. Fifty adults with long-term back pain received either hands-on joint mobilization or a specific press-up exercise program, both combined with muscle release techniques…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Palestine Ahliya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:24 UTC