Palestine Ahliya University
Clinical trials sponsored by Palestine Ahliya University, explained in plain language.
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Which exercise works best for back pain? new study has answers
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two exercise programs in 60 adults with long-term low back pain. One group did isometric (holding still) exercises, the other did isotonic (moving) exercises, both with heat and electrical stimulation. The goal was to see which better reduced pain and improved d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Palestine Ahliya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Gentle touch vs. muscle force: which eases back pain better?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two physical therapy methods—Positional Release Technique (PRT) and Muscle Energy Technique (MET)—in 36 adults aged 25-50 with long-lasting low back pain. Both groups also received heat packs before treatment. After 4 weeks, researchers measured pain and daily f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Palestine Ahliya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Does adding exercise to manual therapy boost back pain relief?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether combining a gentle hands-on technique called Positional Release Technique (PRT) with specific exercises works better than PRT alone for people with chronic low back pain. Sixty adults aged 20 to 65 with ongoing back pain took part. Researchers measure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Palestine Ahliya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Back pain relief showdown: which therapy wins?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two common physical therapy techniques—Maitland mobilization and McKenzie press-up exercises—in 50 adults with chronic low back pain. Each person also received myofascial release (a type of massage). The goal was to see which method better reduced pain and impro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Palestine Ahliya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:09 UTC