New combo therapy aims to ease stubborn low back pain
NCT ID NCT07496099
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether combining two hands-on therapies—post-isometric relaxation and myofascial release—can reduce pain and improve flexibility in people with low back pain and lower cross syndrome. Sixty adults aged 18 to 45 will be randomly assigned to receive either the combo therapy or standard stretching with heat/electrical stimulation. The goal is to find a better way to manage this common, posture-related back pain.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
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- Started
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Aug 2026
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participants aged 18-45 years old 2. having low back pain persisting for at least 4 weeks 3. with clinical diagnosis of LCS, and hamstring tightness (AKE \>15°) Exclusion Criteria: 1. Participants with the history of spinal surgery active neurological conditions 2. systemic disease affecting connective tissue (Rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic lupus erythematosus) 3. recent lower limb or spinal injury (within 6 months) 4. pregnancy or inability to lie prone for treatment.
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Locations
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life cure physiotherapy clinic malir cantt, Karachi
RECRUITINGKarachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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