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Stand up or lie down? new study tests best position for back pain therapy

NCT ID NCT07215286

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Hail Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares two ways of applying a manual therapy technique called SNAG for people with chronic low back pain. One group will receive the therapy while standing (loaded position), and the other while lying down (unloaded position). Both groups will also do a standard exercise program. The goal is to see which position works better for reducing pain and improving movement. The study will include 34 adults with chronic low back pain and will last one week with six treatment sessions.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides (SNAGs) manual therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a better way to apply manual therapy for chronic low back pain, helping patients get more relief from pain and improved movement.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment is a manual therapy technique, so benefits may be modest and not long-lasting.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

59 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2025

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

20 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Chronic non specific low back pain for 6 weeks or more * Who scored between three and six on a visual analogue scale (VAS) * Restriction of the movement was only in flexion ROM Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy, * Obese, * Infectious conditions of the spine, * Autoimmune disorders, * Malignancy * Any contraindication to physiotherapy and manual therapy * Any patient received physical therapy sessions last 6 months

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As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic low back pain (CLBP) Non specific chronic low back pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Medical Clinics

    Ha'il, 0000, Saudi Arabia

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