Back pain relief showdown: which exercise wins?
NCT ID NCT07523906
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of exercise—lumbar stabilization exercises and muscular chain therapy—to see which one works better for reducing pain and improving daily function in people with chronic low back pain. About 42 adults aged 18 to 30 with mechanical low back pain will take part. Results will be measured after 6 weeks to find the more effective approach.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 42 people
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- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 30 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged between 18-30 years will be included in the study. * Participants must have a history of mechanical CLBP. * The pain must be localized to the lumbar region. * Participants must be able to perform physical activities and participate in exercise-based interventions. * Participants who have pain range \> 4 will be included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with structural lesions, such as spondylolisthesis, stenosis, vertebral bone fracture, scoliosis and kyphosis on x-ray, will be excluded. * Pregnant females would be excluded. * Females with a history of neurological, infections, and systemic disease, including cerebrovascular disease, spondylitis, cancer, spinal cord disease, cauda equine, rheumatologic disorders. * Females who have undergone spinal surgery or any surgical intervention related to the lower back or pelvis will be excluded. * Lumbar radiculopathy will be excluded in the study.
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Locations
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Faculty of Allied Health & Biological Sciences
RECRUITINGIslamabad, Pakistan
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