Simple breathing trick may boost back pain relief
NCT ID NCT07570641
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding diaphragmatic breathing exercises to standard trunk stabilization exercises helps people with chronic low back pain more than trunk exercises alone. Thirty adults with at least 3 months of back pain participated. Researchers measured pain, daily function, and muscle activity to see if the combined approach worked better.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2025
- Finished
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Apr 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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20 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals with low back pain lasting at least 3 months (12 weeks) * Individuals with a pain intensity of 3 or higher on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) * Individuals who are physically capable of performing trunk stabilization and diaphragmatic breathing exercises Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with neurological or musculoskeletal disorders * Pregnant individuals * Individuals with fractures or deformities of the spine or related areas * Individuals with sensory deficits * Individuals who engaged in activities that could affect the study results (e.g., medication use, alcohol consumption, or excessive exercise) within 24 hours prior to participation
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Private exercise facility
Seoul, South Korea
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