New muscle technique may beat standard exercises for back pain relief
NCT ID NCT06267404
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a technique called iliopsoas positional release works better than standard exercises for people with sub-acute back pain (lasting over 1.5 months). 100 adults aged 18 to 40 took part. Researchers measured pain, movement, and daily function to see which approach offered more relief.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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100 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2024
- Finished
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May 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Sub-acute (pain for \> 1.5 month) * Age 18-40 years * Willing to participate * Both gender will be recruited. Exclusion Criteria: * Any history related to spinal surgery * Previous administration of epidural injections * LBP due to specific pathology * Neurological deficits (like stroke) * Clinical disorder contraindicated to exercise
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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