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Walking backward could be the secret to easing back pain

NCT ID NCT07484542

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at whether adding backward walking to core stabilization exercises can reduce pain, disability, and balance problems in people with long-term low back pain. About 42 adults aged 25-50 will be split into two groups: one does backward walking plus core exercises, the other does core exercises alone. Both groups also receive standard physical therapy. The goal is to see if the backward walking group gets extra benefit.

What this could mean

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Active substance
retro-walking and core stabilization exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost exercise option to reduce pain and improve balance for people with chronic low back pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises are safe but may not outperform standard physical therapy.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

42 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

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: * Subjects of either gender. * Age range of 25-50 years. * Subjects with non-specific chronic low back pain (more than 3 months). * Subjects with Visual analogue score equal or more than 5. Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects with acute injury of spine. * Subjects with ankylosing spondylitis. * Patients with referred pain. * Subjects with operative history of spine or hip. * Pregnant females or child birth for less than 6 months. * Subjects with any systemic disease or tuberculosis of spine.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Low back pain, chronic

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Care Plus Medical Center

    Islamabad, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan

  • Railway General Hospital

    Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 00666, Pakistan

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