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Tight hamstrings and back pain: could a simple stretch offer relief?

NCT ID NCT06837753

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

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First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates whether adding hamstring stretching to traditional exercises improves flexibility and function in people with nonspecific low back pain lasting at least 12 weeks. Forty-six adults with limited hamstring flexibility will be randomly assigned to either stretching plus exercises or exercises alone. Researchers will measure changes in flexibility and disability over the study period.

What this could mean

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Active substance
hamstring stretching plus traditional exercises
What this could lead to
If stretching helps, it could offer a simple, low-cost addition to standard care for chronic low back pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 46 participants, so results may not apply widely. Stretching alone is unlikely to be a complete solution for complex back pain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

46 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2023

Finished

Aug 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

25 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with complaints of low back pain, * NLBP for at least 12 weeks, * finger-to-ground distance greater than 0 cm; a passive straight-leg raising -(SLR) angle of less than 80°, measured with a hand-held goniometer; * normal mobility of the hip; * passive knee extension ≥25°, * VAS score between 3 and 7 will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * People with a history of hamstring injury in the last two years, * fractures in the spine or lower extremities, * pregnancy, * leg length difference of more than 2 cm, * and obesity will be excluded from the study.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Low back pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Eylül Pınar Kısa

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34720, Turkey (Türkiye)

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