Shock wave therapy plus core stability exercises for chronic non-specific back pain
A Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating the Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy With Core Stability Exercises for Treatment of Chronic Non-Specific Back Pain in Jordanian University Students
NA · New Ismailia National University · NCT07319988
This project will test whether combining extracorporeal shock wave therapy with core stability exercises reduces chronic non-specific back pain in female university students.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 16 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | New Ismailia National University (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Ismailia and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT07319988 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional program combines extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) with a structured core stabilization exercise (CSE) program for women with chronic non-specific low back pain. ESWT delivers focused acoustic waves to promote tissue healing and reduce pain, while CSEs target deep spinal stabilizers to improve posture and function. Participants meeting narrow eligibility criteria will receive the combined intervention and have pain and functional outcomes measured over the treatment period. The approach aims to use the rapid analgesic effects of ESWT to enable better participation in exercise and longer-term stability from CSEs.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are female university students with chronic non-specific low back pain for more than three months, BMI 20–22, teaching hours about 4–6 hours per day for four days per week, and no prior back surgery or discogenic lesions.
Not a fit: People with discogenic back pain, prior lumbar surgery, overweight or obese patients, males, or those with other significant spinal pathology are unlikely to benefit from the specific findings of this protocol.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the combined approach could provide faster pain relief and improved long-term spinal stability using non-invasive treatments.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research shows ESWT and core stabilization exercises can each reduce pain and improve function, but combined protocols are less well studied and remain relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * chronic non- specific back pain for more than 3 months * teaching hours from 4 to 6 hours, 4 days per week\\ * female sufferers * Body Mass Index 20 - 22 Exclusion Criteria: * No History of previous back surgeries * no history of discogenic lesion * overweight
Where this trial is running
Ismailia and 1 other locations
- Mohamed Abdel Moenem Abo El Ros — Ismailia, Egypt (RECRUITING)
- Zaytona University in Jordon — Amman, Jordan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mohamed AM Abo El Ros, Ph.D — Suez Canal University
- Study coordinator: Mohamed AM Abo El Ros, Ph.D
- Email: mohamed.aboelros@pt.ninu.edu.eg
- Phone: 01206530584
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Back Pain, Shock Wave, Core stability exercises, chronic non- specific back pain