Lumbar stabilization exercises versus muscular chain therapy for mechanical 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 is a randomized controlled trial that assigns participants to either a lumbar stabilization exercise program or muscular chain therapy targeting the posterior sagittal muscle chain. Outcomes of pain intensity and functional disability are measured at baseline and after six weeks to compare short-term effects. Eligible participants are adults 18–30 with localized mechanical chronic low back pain and pain greater than 4, while people with structural spinal lesions, radiculopathy, prior lumbar surgery, pregnancy, or major systemic/neurologic disease are excluded. The interventions are exercise-based and delivered at a single site in Islamabad.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients aged between 18-30 years will be included in the study.
* Participants must have a history of mechanical CLBP.
* The pain must be localized to the lumbar region.
* Participants must be able to perform physical activities and participate in exercise-based interventions.
* Participants who have pain range \> 4 will be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient with structural lesions, such as spondylolisthesis, stenosis, vertebral bone fracture, scoliosis and kyphosis on x-ray, will be excluded.
* Pregnant females would be excluded.
* Females with a history of neurological, infections, and systemic disease, including cerebrovascular disease, spondylitis, cancer, spinal cord disease, cauda equine, rheumatologic disorders.
* Females who have undergone spinal surgery or any surgical intervention related to the lower back or pelvis will be excluded.
* Lumbar radiculopathy will be excluded in the study.

Where it's running

• Faculty of Allied Health & Biological Sciences
  Islamabad, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Muhammad Nazim Farooq, PhD-PT — Ibadat International University
• Study coordinator: Inza Farooq, MS-PT(MSK)*
• Email: inzafarooq9@gmail.com
• Phone: 00923115392269

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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.