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NCT Number: NCT07801053

Suspension Exercises vs Conventional Physiotherapy for Chronic Low Back Pain

This study compared the effectiveness of suspension exercises based on the Neurac method with conventional physiotherapy in adults with chronic non-specific low back pain. The study evaluated changes in pain intensity, health-related quality of life, and functional performance following a six-week intervention.

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Key information

Conditions

Treatment Adherence Behavior Health Behavior Treatment Adherence and Compliance

Age range

25 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Motiongate clinic

Jounieh, Lebanon

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 1. Adults aged 25 to 60 years with chronic non-specific low back pain.
  • No history of previous spinal surgery.
  • No history of major lumbar trauma.
  • Pain intensity of ≥3/10 on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).
  • Ability to understand the instructions and complete the questionnaires.
  • No previous participation in a suspension exercise program

Exclusion criteria

  • Recent lumbar trauma.
  • Spinal surgery performed less than six months before enrollment.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Severe cognitive or psychological disorders.
  • Refusal to participate.
  • Severe cardiovascular complications.
  • Acute joint pain limiting the ability to perform the exercises.

Treatment and study plan

Suspension Exercises Using the Redcord® Neurac Method

Behavioral

A standardized suspension exercise program based on the Redcord® Neurac method, consisting of 12 supervised treatment sessions over 6 weeks.

Conventional Physiotherapy

Behavioral

A standardized conventional physiotherapy program consisting of thermotherapy, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and a home exercise program, delivered in 12 supervised treatment sessions over 6 weeks.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Pain Intensity Measured by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

    Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention

    Pain intensity was assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Change in pain intensity was evaluated by comparing the VAS score before and after the six-week intervention.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in Health-Related Quality of Life Measured by the Short Form-36 (SF-36)

    Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention

    Health-related quality of life was assessed using the Short Form-36 (SF-36) questionnaire. Change in SF-36 scores was evaluated by comparing measurements obtained before and after the six-week intervention.

  2. Change in Functional Performance Assessed by the Neurac Test Procedure

    Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention

    Functional performance was assessed using the Neurac test procedure. Change in functional performance was evaluated by comparing measurements obtained before and after the six-week intervention.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Lebanese German University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Suspension Exercises and Conventional Physiotherapy in Adults With Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Sep 3, 2026
Registry last updated
Sep 3, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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