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Can mirror exercises fix back pain in teens?

NCT ID NCT06864832

Symptom relief Sponsor: Beni-Suef University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested mirror image postural exercises in 60 teens with chronic low back pain. One group did mirror exercises guided by 3D posture analysis, while the other did standard back stretches and strengthening. Researchers measured pain, posture, and daily function to see which approach worked better.

What this could mean

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Active substance
mirror image postural exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free exercise option to reduce pain and improve posture in teens with chronic low back pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to all teens, and benefits might be modest or no better than standard exercises.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Having chronic mechanical low back pain. * Having a significant translational and/or rotational deformity of the lumbar spine according to the posture index scale. * Having normal x-ray Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cardiovascular disease. * Previous spinal surgery. * Abdominal hernia. * True leg length discrepancy. * Severe respiratory disease. * Pregnancy. * Associated pathologies of lower limbs that may interfere with the posture such as foot, knee, and hip deformities.

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Conditions

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Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Low back pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Physical Therapy

    Giza, Giza Governorate, 8655, Egypt

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