Back pain prevention showdown: which exercise wins for healthcare workers?
NCT ID NCT06846203
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at two different exercise programs—core stabilization and neuromuscular facilitation—to see which one better prevents low back pain in healthcare professionals like nurses and doctors. 63 participants without recent back pain completed the exercises, and researchers measured their core endurance and movement quality. The goal is to find the best way to keep healthcare workers pain-free on the job.
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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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63 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- 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 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Professionals including nurses, dentist, surgeons, physiotherapists etc. * 20-45 years. * Both genders. * Individuals with no back pain history from previous 3 months. * Individuals having Biering sorensen test score less than 176 seconds. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who had experienced low back pain in previous 3 months. * Diagnosed musculoskeletal and neuromuscular problems. * Diagnosed cardiovascular or pulmonary problems. * Any Fractures and spine surgery. * Individuals who are already a part of any interventional research program.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pakistan Airforce hospital
Karachi, Sindh, 75350, Pakistan
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