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Can Spine-Specific exercises ease student pain? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07177001

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The University of The West Indies Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This two-phase study first measures how common neck and low back pain is among physical therapy students at the University of the West Indies, Mona. Then, students with pain are randomly assigned to either an eight-week spine-specific exercise program or a general exercise program. The goal is to see if spine-focused exercises reduce pain and improve function better than general exercises.

What this could mean

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Active substance
spine-specific exercise program
What this could lead to
If the spine-specific exercises work better, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to prevent and manage neck and back pain in students and similar groups.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in one university, so results may not apply to other groups. The exercises are compared to a non-spine-specific program, so any difference may be small.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 120 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Apr 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. All students enrolled in the Physical Therapy program at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica during the period November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026. 2. Individuals who express a willingness to consent to the study. 3. Individuals who express a willingness to adhere to the standardised exercise program for the stipulated period. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Individuals with a history of having spine surgery. 2. Individuals who were previously diagnosed with spine pathology and currently receiving rehabilitation therapy. 3. Individuals who express an unwillingness to participate in the study.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Back Pain Low Back Pain Musculoskeletal Pain Neck Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Back pain Low back pain Musculoskeletal pain Neck pain Physical therapy Physiotherapist students Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Spine health

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Locations

  • Faculty of Medical Sciences Teaching and Research Complex, University of The West Indies-Mona Campus

    Kingston, Jamaica

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