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Tennis players get back in the game: spinal mobilization may reduce pain

NCT ID NCT07573254

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istinye University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether adding spinal mobilization (a type of hands-on therapy) to a home exercise program helps recreational tennis players with mechanical low back pain. Thirty-one players aged 18-45 were split into two groups: one did only home exercises for 3 weeks, and the other did the same exercises plus four sessions of spinal mobilization. Researchers measured pain, flexibility, strength, balance, and jump performance to see if the combination worked better than exercise alone.

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Active substance
Spinal mobilization (manual therapy) plus home exercise program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to ease back pain and improve physical function in recreational tennis players.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 31 participants, so results may not apply to all tennis players or other populations. The intervention is short-term and may not provide lasting relief.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

31 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-45 years. * Body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 30 kg/m². * Mechanical low back pain that decreases in the supine position and increases with activity or in various postures. * Low back pain of more than one week duration with a baseline intensity greater than 4 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and unrelated to any defined medical condition. * Playing tennis on a recreational basis at least 2 days per week, totalling at least 2 hours per week. * Able to communicate in Turkish or English in both written and spoken form. Exclusion Criteria: * Pain in the lower back, hip, or groin lasting longer than 6 months. * Pain accompanied by a sensory deficit. * Pain radiating to the hip or lower extremity. * History of long-term steroid use. * Regular medication use. * History of injury or surgery resulting in residual deficits. * Previous interventional treatment to the lumbar region. * Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy. Termination Criteria During Study: * Onset of an acute illness requiring treatment (e.g., influenza, pneumonia). * Use of analgesic or sedative medication. * An increase in VAS pain score greater than 3 points during exercise or treatment. * Failure to perform the home exercise programme on three consecutive days. * Missed manual therapy session.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain toxic epidermal necrolysis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Low back pain, mechanical Manual therapy Physiotherapy and rehabilitation Recreational physical activity TENNIS Therapeutic exercise

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istinye University

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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