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Which exercise works best for back pain? McGill vs McKenzie

NCT ID NCT07403292

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two popular exercise programs—McGill and McKenzie—in 57 adults aged 20-40 with chronic low back pain lasting at least 6 months. Participants performed either McGill exercises (like curl-ups and bird-dog holds) or McKenzie extension exercises. Researchers measured pain, disability, and spine movement to see which approach offered more relief.

What this could mean

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Active substance
exercise therapy (McGill exercises or McKenzie exercises)
What this could lead to
If one exercise approach proves better, it could guide physiotherapists in choosing the most effective treatment for chronic low back pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 57 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise benefits can vary widely between individuals.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

57 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Both genders. * Patients between 20-40 years. * At least 6 months of history of chronic mechanical low back pain. * Negative Lasegue's Test. * Negative Slump Test. * Patient presenting with NPRS values of above 1 and equal to or less than 6. * ODI score from 5-24, with the patient showing minimal to moderate disability. * Patient showing restricted lumbar range of motion in any direction of flexion, extension, and lateral flexion. * Participants must demonstrate an extension directional preference during clinical examination (For the safety purpose of the patients) Exclusion Criteria: * Lumbar radiculopathy. * Previous record showing Trauma or accident. * Any previous surgical record of Lumbar Spine Surgery. * Acute or Subacute low back pain. * History of spinal osteoporosis. * Vertebral Fractures. * Tumors and active infections. * Diagnosed psychological disorders. * Any spinal deformity * Participants who do not show directional preference towards extension

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Conditions

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Pain

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Chronic mechanical low back pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Naseer Hospital

    Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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