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Simple exercise program may reduce disability and anxiety in seniors with chronic back pain

NCT ID NCT07178561

Symptom relief Sponsor: Al-Azhar University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding a daily physical activity program to a structured exercise routine can reduce disability and improve mental health in people aged 60 and older with chronic low back pain. One hundred participants will be split into three groups: exercise plus activity, exercise only, or usual care. The goal is to see if combining both approaches leads to better physical function, less anxiety and depression, and improved sleep.

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Active substance
structured exercise program and physical activity program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that combining daily activity with targeted exercises is a simple, effective way to reduce disability and improve mood in older adults with chronic back pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 100 participants. Results may not apply to all seniors, and improvements may be modest or not last beyond the 8-week follow-up.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 100 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2025

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Expected to finish

Aug 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

55 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age: 60 years or older. 2. Chronic Low Back Pain: History of low back pain lasting ≥12 weeks Poor sleep quality, defined as a Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score \>5. 3. Mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety or depression, defined as a Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) score \>7. 4. Ability to walk independently or with minimal assistance, allowing participation in treadmill or cycling exercises. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Severe Mental Health Issues: Severe anxiety or depression (HADS score \>15) or any other major psychiatric disorder. 2. Acute or Unstable Medical Conditions: Including recent cardiovascular events (e.g., myocardial infarction, unstable angina), uncontrolled hypertension, or severe respiratory disease. 3. Severe Musculoskeletal Disorders: Conditions that prevent safe participation in exercise, such as recent fractures, severe osteoporosis with risk of fracture, or advanced spinal pathology. 4. Neurological Disorders: Significant neurological impairments affecting balance or mobility (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease, severe peripheral neuropathy). 5. Recent Spine Surgery: Lumbar or spinal surgery within the past 6 months. 6. Cognitive Impairment: Inability to understand instructions or provide informed consent. 7. Participation in structured exercise programs in the past 3 months that could confound results.

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Psychological Well-Being

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Chronic low-back pain

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