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Clinical trial No longer in our active list Interventional Ages 18 to 60

Comparing telerehabilitation and clinic-based exercises for chronic low back pain

Official title: Effects of a Core Stabilization Exercise Program With the Abdominal drawing-in Maneuver Technique in Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain With Lumbar Instability Using Telerehabilitation.

Run by Khon Kaen University · NCT06321393 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study is testing whether doing a specific exercise program for chronic low back pain online works as well as doing it in a clinic.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 60 Years
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorKhon Kaen University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Maha Sarakham, Mahasarakham)
Trial IDNCT06321393 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-60 with chronic low back pain lasting over 12 weeks and diagnosed with lumbar instability.

Probably not a fit

Patients with serious spinal pathologies or those who have received core stabilization exercise treatment in the past three months may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a Core Stabilization Exercise Program with the Abdominal Drawing-In Maneuver Technique (CSE with ADIM) delivered through telerehabilitation versus traditional clinic-based methods. Participants, diagnosed with chronic low back pain and lumbar instability, will engage in a 7-week exercise program consisting of 20-minute sessions, three times a week. The study will assess outcomes such as pain intensity, functional ability, quality of life, and patient satisfaction. A total of 30 participants will be randomly assigned to either the telerehabilitation or clinic-based group.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide an effective alternative treatment for managing chronic low back pain, improving patient outcomes and accessibility.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results for telerehabilitation approaches in managing chronic pain, suggesting potential success for this study's methodology.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Males or females.
2. Aged between 18 - 60 years old.
3. Onset of back pain lasting more than 12 weeks.
4. Lumbar instability will be diagnosed using a score of at least 6 out of 14 on the Screening Tool for Patients with Lumbar Instability Questionnaire in Thai version.
5. Presented at least two positive signs from three special tests of the following provocation tests: Painful catch, aberrant movement sign, or prone instability test.
6. Pain intensity at rest has a pain level with a numerical rating scale (0-10 NRS) 3-7/10 points.
7. Never receive the treatment by core stabilization exercise during 3 months before participate in this study.
8. Participants must have a smart phone, tablet, or other electronic device with a camera and install the line application on the device. They can perform the basic operations of these devices by themselves.
9. Participants have the ability to read and write Thai fluently.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Onset of serious spinal pathology: spinal fracture, spinal malignancy, or spinal infection.
2. Have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, ankylosing spondylitis, or spondyloarthritis.
3. History of spinal surgery and/or lower extremity.
4. Cauda equina syndrome.
5. Presented at least 2 out of 3 signs of neurological deficit including reflex abnormality or loss of sensation of lower limbs associated with the spinal nerve root and weakness of lower limbs (muscle power less than grade 3 using manual muscle test) (Macedo et al., 2008).
6. Pregnancy or during breast feeding.
7. Body mass index (BMI) \> 30 kg/m2.

Where it's running

  • Miss Chutimon Kongsa
    Maha Sarakham, Mahasarakham, Thailand     Recruiting

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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.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.