Isokinetic Profile of Ankle Muscles in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain Patients

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 observational study uses the Humac Isokinetic system to measure ankle joint muscle strength, endurance, and timing in 50 male adults with chronic non-specific low back pain. Researchers will correlate isokinetic results with pain levels, disability scores, psychological status, and overall fatigue. The study aims to identify patterns in ankle muscle performance that may relate to postural or functional impairments associated with low back pain. Participants will undergo testing under standardized conditions, with data analyzed for dominant versus non-dominant limb differences and relationships to clinical measures. The study is conducted at Al-Salam University with Cairo University as lead sponsor.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. 50 male patients diagnosed with Chronic non-specific low back pain through direct referral from their orthopedic surgeon.
2. Each patient will be diagnosed by "Waddle sign"
3. Age limit 20-40 years.
4. BMI: less than 30.
5. Pain duration: chronic more than 3 months or 12 weeks.
6. Pain location: Between T12- and lower gluteal folds.
7. Pain Intensity: At least have 3 out of 10 on VAS.
8. Level of functional disability: 21%-40% on MODI.
9. Each patient sign an informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Unexplained weight loss.
2. History of malignancy.
3. Recent trauma within last 12 months.
4. Osteoporosis.
5. Cauda Equina Symptoms.
6. Herniated discs.
7. Radicular signs.
8. Spine fractures.
9. Spinal Canal Stenosis.
10. Myofascial Pain Syndrome.
11. Spondylolisthesis.
12. Rheumatological history.
13. CVS manifestations.
14. GIT manifestations.
15. Psychiatric disorders.
16. Weakness or parathesis in L.L.
17. History of back surgery.
18. Chronic Ankle Instability.
19. Scoliosis or leg length discrepancies.
20. Neurological and systemic manifestations such Epilepsy, muscular diseases, or seziures.
21. Mechanical back pain

Where it's running

• Al-Salam University
  Tanta, Gharbia Governorate, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Mohamed Hazem Abdelhakam Elshafey, Demonstrator (TA)
• Email: mohamedhazem3333333333@gmail.com
• Phone: +201114946552

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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.