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Elastic bands or weights? small study tests best hip exercise for back pain relief

NCT ID NCT06976242

Symptom relief Sponsor: Khyber Medical University Peshawar Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed trial tested whether elastic resistance bands or free weights are better for strengthening the gluteus medius muscle in 36 adults aged 30-60 with chronic non-specific low back pain. Participants did exercises targeting the hip muscle, and researchers measured changes in pain, muscle strength, and walking speed. The goal is to find a simple, effective way to improve symptoms and guide physical therapy choices.

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Active substance
Elastic resistance training (TheraBand) and free weight training (weight cuffs)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help clinicians choose a simple, effective exercise method to reduce pain and improve walking speed in people with chronic low back pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise benefits can vary, and the study does not test long-term effects.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

36 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

30 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 30-60 years 2. Both males and females of any race and ethnicity 3. Musculoskeletal condition that affects the gluteus Medius of hip 4. MMT for gluteus medius is 3 or less than 3 5. chronic stage of nonspecific low back pain 6. Cognitively intact (mini mental scale) and able to walk 10 meters with or without support. 7. Volunteer participations. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Post-surgical conditions like TKR, THR. 2. Any contraindication to exercise. 3. Female individuals who have muscular weakness due to pregnancy 4. Any neurological conditions (myopathies, neuropathies) causing muscular weakness 5. Chronic low back pain in which Gluteus Medius weakness is not measurable.

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Conditions

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Low Back Pain

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Low back pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rehman Medical Institute

    Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 25000, Pakistan

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