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Which Back-Pain technique works best? new study puts mulligan and maitland to the test

NCT ID NCT06941220

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compared two common hands-on treatments—Mulligan and Maitland mobilization—in 90 people with chronic low back pain lasting more than three months. Researchers measured changes in pain, disability, and the ability to sense the position of the lower back (proprioception). The goal was to see if one technique offers better results for improving function and body awareness.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Manual therapy (Mulligan SNAG technique vs Maitland mobilization)
What this could lead to
If one technique proves clearly better, it could give therapists a more effective option for reducing pain and improving movement awareness in people with chronic low back pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by patient or therapist expectations. The difference between the two techniques may be small or not clinically meaningful.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

90 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * They had interrupted or continuous LBP symptoms for more than 3 months * both gender Exclusion Criteria: * specific LBP * those who were pregnant * those with neurological problems

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Conditions

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Low Back Pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Alshaymaa Shaaban Abdelazeim

    Giza, Doki, 11251, Egypt

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