Can pelvic floor exercises beat the swiss ball for back pain relief?
NCT ID NCT07610044
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether pelvic floor muscle exercises or swiss ball exercises work better for women aged 18-35 who have had low back pain for more than 3 months. The goal is to see which approach reduces pain, improves movement, and helps with daily activities. About 69 women will take part, and the results will help guide future physical therapy recommendations.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 69 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Females aged 18-35 years * Chronic non-specific low back pain for more than 3 months * Restricted lumbar range of motion * Positive straight leg raise test * Positive femoral nerve tension test * Positive slump test * Willing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Previous or planned spinal surgery * Pelvic floor surgery or abdominal surgery * Pregnancy or postnatal period * Urinary incontinence * Neurological motor weakness or deformity * Spinal stenosis * Osteoporosis * Disc herniation * Degenerative or inflammatory spinal conditions
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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