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NCT Number: NCT07645859

Comparison of High-Intensity Interval Training With Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain Patients

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the HIIT with MICT in chronic non-specific low back pain patients. The main questions it aims to answer are:

* The broad aim of the study is to compare HIIT with MICT in pain reduction in chronic non-specific low back pain patients. * The purpose of this research is to compare HIIT with MICT on disability and quality of life among chronic non-specific low back pain patients. * It also attempts to investigate the relationship between the baseline attributes and outcome variables.

Researcher will compare the HIIT to MICT to see the effects on CNSLBP

Participants will be:

* Allocated to HIIT or MICT group for 6 weeks. * Assessed pre and post intervention. * Continuously monitored during treatment sessions.

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Key information

Conditions

Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain

Age range

20 year–48 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Referred patients of back pain persisting for > 12 weeks with no identifiable specific cause or underlying pathology from DUH OPD who meet the eligibility criteria.
  • Age group 20-48 with either gender.
  • NPRS score ranging between 3 and 5 (mild to moderate).
  • Modified ODI score is mild to moderate.

Exclusion criteria

  • Any client with a specific cause of LBP (neurological problems, fractures, malignancy, infections, or rheumatic diseases such as RA or ankylosing spondylitis).
  • Any client with cardiopulmonary problems (recent myocardial infarction, uncontrolled hypertension, asthma, COPD).
  • Any client with musculoskeletal disorders [injuries limiting exercises, spine injuries, recent trauma (fracture), scoliosis by Forward Adam's test].
  • Any client with metabolic conditions (thyroid problems, uncontrolled diabetes).
  • Pregnancy / first 3-6 months postpartum.
  • Recent surgery.

Treatment and study plan

Brisk walk and jog

Other

High-Intensity Interval Training

Normal walk

Other

Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training

Primary outcomes

  1. Numeric Pain Rating Score (NPRS)

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    Low back pain persisting for > 12 weeks with no identifiable specific cause or underlying pathology Score: Mild to moderate (3-5)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Modified Oswestry Disability Index for disability

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    Disability percentage derived from 10-item ODI scores 20-40% considered mild to moderate and eligible.

  2. Short Form-12 for Quality of Life

    Time frame: 6 weeks

  3. Modified Bruce Treadmill protocol for CV endurance

    Time frame: 6 weeks

  4. Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) for body composition

    Time frame: 6 weeks

  5. height and weight for Body Mass Index

    Time frame: 6 weeks

  6. Waist Hip Ratio for fat distribution

    Time frame: 6 weeks

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Ariba Dr. Ariba Sohail (PT)

CONTACT

[email protected]

+923480218683

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Dow University of Health Sciences

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of High-Intensity Interval Training With Moderate-Intensity Connuous Training In Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain Patients: Randomized Clinical Trial

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jun 12, 2026
Registry last updated
Jun 12, 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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