Comparing core stability exercises with general exercises for chronic low back pain

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized control trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of core stability exercises combined with cognitive tasks versus general exercises with cognitive tasks in patients suffering from chronic non-specific low back pain. Participants aged 18-50 will undergo 16 training sessions over a period of weeks, focusing on pain reduction, disability improvement, and postural control strategies. The study will assess primary outcomes such as pain and disability, as well as secondary outcomes including quality of life and fear of movement, before and after the intervention and at a three-month follow-up.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Orthopedist-confirmed diagnosis of chronic nonspecific low back pain that has lasted at least three months since its onset.
* Pain score of 3 or more on a visual analog scale.
* Pain during quiet standing.
* Cognitive level above 24 based on mini-mental state examination (MMSE).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Radicular pain and any neurological signs.
* Uncorrected vision impairment.
* Hearing problems.
* Vestibular dysfunctions.
* Cognitive deficit.
* Previous spinal surgery.
* Severe deformity or injury to the lower extremities.

Where it's running

• Iran University of Medical Sciences
  Tehran, Iran (the Islamic Republic Of), Iran Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Zeinab Raoufi, PhD student — Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences
• Study coordinator: Zeinab Raoufi
• Email: zraoofi93@gmail.com
• Phone: 00982122222059

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.