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Exercise showdown: which works better for back pain?

NCT ID NCT07382232

Symptom relief Sponsor: Palestine Ahliya University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two exercise programs in 60 adults with long-term low back pain. One group did isometric exercises (holding still positions) and the other did isotonic exercises (moving through a range of motion), both with heat and electrical stimulation. The goal was to see which better reduced pain and disability. Results help guide physical therapy choices for back pain.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

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Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 60 years; * Diagnosis of non-specific CLBP, defined as pain localized between the lower rib margin and the gluteal folds persisting for more than three months; * Self-reported pain intensity score between 40 mm and 80 mm on a 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), indicating moderate to severe pain; * Pain experienced on at least three days in the month preceding enrollment, with documented interference in daily activities; * A formal referral for physiotherapy management. Exclusion Criteria: * The presence of "red flag" pathologies (e.g., spinal tumor, infection, fracture); - Neurological signs or symptoms suggestive of radiculopathy or myelopathy; * a history of spinal surgery or epidural steroid injections within the previous 12 months; * Systemic inflammatory diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis) or major neurological disorders; * Pregnancy; * Receipt of physiotherapy for low back pain within the last six months; * Current use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or inability to refrain from their use during the study period; * Any diagnosed psychiatric condition.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Palestine Ahliya University

    Bethlehem, West Bank, 3600700, Palestinian Territories

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