Back pain breakthrough? simple exercises may ease Maigne's syndrome
NCT ID NCT07426900
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two exercise programs—thoracolumbar stabilization exercises and spinal decompression exercises—in 26 adults with Maigne's syndrome, a condition causing pain at the junction of the lower back and upper buttock. Participants did their assigned exercises three times a week for three weeks. Researchers measured changes in pain, disability, and movement range. The goal was to see which exercise approach works better for easing symptoms.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- exercise (thoracolumbar stabilization exercises vs spinal decompression exercises)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a simple, non-drug exercise program to ease pain and improve daily function for people with Maigne's syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, completed study with only 26 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and exercise benefits can vary widely.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
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
-
26 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
-
Jan 2025
- Finished
-
Oct 2025
- 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
-
20 to 45 years
- Sex
-
Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
-
Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
Show the full entry requirements Hide the full entry requirements
Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 20-45, Male/ Female NPRS \> 4 Pain at T12-L1 and ipsilateral gluteal and/or groin pain. Local Tenderness on palpation at TLJ Sharp pain on palpation at posterior iliac crest • Positive KIBLER Skin fold Test on affected side. Allodynia or Hyperalgesia observed at sensory testing (pinprick and light touch) on ipsilateral side Negative Radiological Imaging for any bony deformity Exclusion Criteria: * Any structural abnormalities like fractures/spondylosis History of any neurological or musculoskeletal problems History of cervical or thoracic surgery Psychological disorders. Cauda equina syndrome History of abdominal or groin pain Patients with positive FABER test, SLR test, Hip score test and SIJ compression test (30) Patients with positive Slump test, QL tightness, FAIR test
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for Syndrome, manganese neurotoxicity are added.
Genom att skicka in godkänner du våra Användarvillkor
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Bahria nasheman medical center
Lahore, Punjab Province, 5400, Pakistan