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Can short bursts of intense exercise beat moderate walking for back pain?

NCT ID NCT07645859

Symptom relief Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) in 80 adults aged 20-48 who have had non-specific low back pain for over 12 weeks. Participants will be assigned to either brisk walking/jogging intervals or steady normal walking for 6 weeks. The goal is to see which approach better reduces pain, disability, and improves quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
exercise training (brisk walk/jog or normal walk)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that high-intensity interval training is a better option than moderate walking for easing chronic low back pain and improving daily function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise programs also require consistent effort, and some people may find high-intensity training too challenging.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 80 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 48 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Referred patients of back pain persisting for \> 12 weeks with no identifiable specific cause or underlying pathology from DUH OPD who meet the eligibility criteria. * Age group 20-48 with either gender. * NPRS score ranging between 3 and 5 (mild to moderate). * Modified ODI score is mild to moderate. Exclusion Criteria: * Any client with a specific cause of LBP (neurological problems, fractures, malignancy, infections, or rheumatic diseases such as RA or ankylosing spondylitis). * Any client with cardiopulmonary problems (recent myocardial infarction, uncontrolled hypertension, asthma, COPD). * Any client with musculoskeletal disorders \[injuries limiting exercises, spine injuries, recent trauma (fracture), scoliosis by Forward Adam's test\]. * Any client with metabolic conditions (thyroid problems, uncontrolled diabetes). * Pregnancy / first 3-6 months postpartum. * Recent surgery.

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Chronic non specific low back pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dr. Ariba Sohail (PT)

    RECRUITING

    Karachi, Pakistan

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