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NCT Number: NCT07523906

Effects of Lumbar Stabilization Exercises Versus Muscular Chain Therapy in Patients With Mechanical Chronic Low Back Pain

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effectiveness of lumbar stabilization exercises and muscular chain therapy on reducing pain intensity and functional disability in patients with mechanical CLBP.

* Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: * Group A: Lumbar stabilization exercises * Group B: Muscular chain therapy (posterior sagittal muscle chain)

Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and on week 6 to evaluate which exercise program is more effective in reducing pain and improving functional outcomes.

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Key information

Conditions

Low Back Pain, Mechanical Back Pain Low Back Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Faculty of Allied Health & Biological Sciences

Islamabad, Pakistan

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Muhammad Nazim Farooq, PhD-PT

CONTACT

[email protected]

0092514486422 ext. 118

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

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.

Treatment and study plan

lumbar stabilization exercises

Other

Participants will receive lumbar stabilization exercises (Abdominal drawing-in maneuver, Pelvic tilts, Bridging exercise), Repetitions: 10-15 reps per exercise- Sets: 2-3 sets per exercise, Rest Between Sets: 30-45 seconds.

Muscular Chain Therapy

Other
  • Straightening the lumbar spine while maintaining hip neutrality and preventing knee flexion.
  • Hip flexion while avoiding lumbar flexion. Static holds: 3-5 repetitions per posture, Hold Duration: 2-3 minutes initially, progressing to 5 minutes ,Rest Interval: 1-2 minutes between repetitions

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain Intensity

    Time frame: Assessment will be done at baseline and on Week 6.

    Pain Intensity will be measured by Numerical Pain Rating Scale

  2. Functional Disability

    Time frame: Assessment will be done at baseline and on Week 6

    Functional Disability will be assessed using Oswestry Disability Index

Study contacts

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

Fatima Amjad, MS-SPT

CONTACT

[email protected]

00923330940975

Inza Farooq, MS-PT(MSK)*

CONTACT

[email protected]

00923115392269

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ibadat International University, Islamabad

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Lumbar Stabilization Exercises Versus Muscular Chain Therapy on Pain and Functional Disability in Patients With Mechanical Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Apr 13, 2026
Registry last updated
Apr 13, 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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