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Breathing easy: diaphragm exercises may soothe back pain

NCT ID NCT07298109

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

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding diaphragm relaxation exercises to standard spinal stabilization exercises can reduce pain and disability in people with chronic low back pain. Researchers will measure pain, quality of life, and muscle endurance in 42 adults over eight weeks. The goal is to see if targeting the diaphragm—a key core muscle—improves outcomes beyond exercise alone.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Manual diaphragm release (diaphragmatic relaxation exercises)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain and improve quality of life for people with chronic low back pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added benefit of diaphragm exercises over standard care alone may be small or absent.

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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 42 people

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

Started

Dec 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 18-65 years of age * Having been diagnosed with chronic non-specific lower back pain (pain between the gluteal folds and the 12th ribs lasting at least 12 weeks and without a known pathoanatomical cause) * Being willing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Psychological disorders, mental disorders, cancer, and severe depression * History of primary or metastatic spinal malignancy or spinal fracture * Neurological disease (Hemiplegia, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, etc.) * Having been diagnosed with advanced osteoporosis * Having undergone previous surgery or had an acute infection in the lumbar region

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diaphragmatic eventration Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Diaphragm; relaxation Low back pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Karabuk University, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Application and Research Center

    RECRUITING

    Karabük, Turkey (Türkiye)

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