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Gentle touch vs. muscle force: which eases back pain best?

NCT ID NCT07165249

Symptom relief Sponsor: Palestine Ahliya University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested two physical therapy techniques—Positional Release and Muscle Energy—in 36 adults with long-term low back pain. Both groups also used a hot pack before treatment. The goal was to see which method better reduces pain and improves daily function over four weeks. Results could help therapists choose the most effective hands-on approach for back pain relief.

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Active substance
Positional release technique and muscle energy technique
What this could lead to
If one technique proves better, it could give therapists a simple, drug-free option to help people with chronic low back pain feel better and move easier.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 36 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and the lack of blinding could bias the findings.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

36 people

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Started

Sep 2023

Finished

Jul 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

25 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion criteria: * Participants in the age category of 25 to 50 years old. * both male and female, with a diagnosis of low back pain (LBP), with or without referred leg pain. * chronic LBP lasting more than three months. Exclusion criteria: * Osteoporosis. * bone disease. * Spondylolisthesis. * History of vertebral fracture. * History of spinal surgery.

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Muscle energy technique Non-specific low back pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Palestine Ahliya University

    Bethlehem, 3600700, Palestinian Territories

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