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Which exercise wins for Athletes' back pain? a Head-to-Head test

NCT ID NCT07760103

Symptom relief Sponsor: Uskudar University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial compares two supervised exercise programs for recreational athletes with non-specific low back pain—pain without a clear medical cause. One program focuses on core endurance using plank exercises, while the other targets deep core muscles through segmental stabilization. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the programs, doing three sessions per week for six weeks. The study measures changes in pain, functional status, balance, and core endurance to see which approach offers better relief.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Two supervised exercise programs: core endurance exercises (planks) and segmental stabilization exercises (targeting deep core muscles)
What this could lead to
If one program proves more effective, it could point to a better, exercise-based approach for managing low back pain in recreational athletes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 60 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. Also, exercise benefits depend on adherence and may vary individually.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older * Recreational athlete who has recently begun regular physical activity * Diagnosis of non-specific low back pain confirmed by an orthopaedic specialist * Two or more episodes of low back pain within the past year * Not participating in any other treatment program during the study period Exclusion Criteria: * Radicular (nerve root) signs * Underlying systemic or visceral disease * Diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis * Spinal pathology such as spondylolysis or spondylolisthesis * Previous lumbar spine surgery * History of vestibular dysfunction * Lower extremity injury within the past month * History of traumatic concussion within the past three months

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Athletic Injuries Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Athletic injuries Low back pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fitness club gym

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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