Pill or physio? study reveals how students treat back pain
NCT ID NCT07592741
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study surveyed 377 university students aged 18-25 who had low back pain for at least 6 months. The goal was to find out how many chose self-medication versus consulting a physiotherapist. Researchers used questionnaires to understand students' choices and attitudes toward pain treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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377 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Universities Students experiences low back pain
- Ages
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18 to 25 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-25years * Symptom of low back pain from last 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * Chronic systemic disease * Trauma * Fracture of lumber spine
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Elite college of managment sciences satallite town Gujranwala
Guiranwala, Punjab Province, 52270, Pakistan
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