McGill Stabilization Exercises vs Sahrmann Movement-Based 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, interventional study compares two exercise programs for adults with chronic non-specific low back pain lasting more than 12 weeks. Participants are assigned to either McGill stabilization exercises or Sahrmann's movement-based exercise protocol to see which approach better reduces pain, increases lumbar range of motion, and decreases disability. The trial uses standard outcome measures including pain intensity, lumbar mobility, and functional status to compare the two interventions over the treatment period. Conducted at Lahore-area clinics, the study adheres to safety and consent requirements and targets adults aged 20–50 without surgical history or red flags. The aim is to provide evidence to guide exercise-based rehabilitation for CNSLBP.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria

* Adults aged 20-50 years.
* Male and female participants.
* Diagnosed with chronic non-specific low back pain lasting more than 12 weeks.
* Pain intensity of 3-4 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) at baseline.
* Able and willing to participate in the exercise program and attend all treatment sessions.
* Willing to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

* History of spinal surgery.
* Presence of neurological deficits.
* Structural spinal deformities.
* Pregnancy or within 6 months postpartum.
* Presence of red flag signs or systemic illness (e.g., fracture, infection, malignancy, inflammatory disorders).
* Individuals unable or unwilling to participate in the exercise program or complete the study protocol.

Where it's running

• Lahore Clinic Shujabad, THQ Hospital Shujabad
  Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Annum Manzoor, MS OMPT — Gulab Devi Teaching institute
• Study coordinator: Imran Amjad, Phd
• Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
• Phone: 03324390125

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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.