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NCT Number: NCT07426900

Effects of Thoracolumbar Stabilization Versus Spinal Decompression Exercises on Maigne's Syndrome

The study was conducted to compare the effect of thoracolumbar stabilization exercises versus spinal decompression exercises on pain, range of motion, disability and posture in patients with maigne's syndrome.

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Key information

Conditions

Syndrome, Manganese Neurotoxicity Chemically-Induced Disorders Heavy Metal Poisoning Heavy Metal Poisoning, Nervous System Manganese Poisoning Nervous System Diseases Neurotoxicity Syndromes Poisoning

Age range

20 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Bahria nasheman medical center

Lahore, Punjab Province, 5400, Pakistan

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 20-45, Male/ Female NPRS > 4 Pain at T12-L1 and ipsilateral gluteal and/or groin pain. Local Tenderness on palpation at TLJ Sharp pain on palpation at posterior iliac crest • Positive KIBLER Skin fold Test on affected side. Allodynia or Hyperalgesia observed at sensory testing (pinprick and light touch) on ipsilateral side Negative Radiological Imaging for any bony deformity

Exclusion criteria

  • Any structural abnormalities like fractures/spondylosis History of any neurological or musculoskeletal problems History of cervical or thoracic surgery Psychological disorders. Cauda equina syndrome History of abdominal or groin pain Patients with positive FABER test, SLR test, Hip score test and SIJ compression test (30) Patients with positive Slump test, QL tightness, FAIR test

Treatment and study plan

Lumbothoracic stabilization exercises

Other

Each exercise session was performed for 30 minutes, with 3 sessions per week.

  • st Week, Isolated contraction of transverse abdominis and lumbar multifidus training was performed with 2 sets of 10 repetition, 10 second hold each time and rest period of 5 min.
  • nd week, co-contraction of transverse abdominis and multifidus in sitting and lying position was performed with 2 sets of 10 repetition, 10 second hold each time and rest period of 5 min.
  • rd week, co-contraction of transverse abdominis and multifidus in quadruped and standing position was performed with 2 sets of 10 repetition, 10 second hold each time and rest period of 5 min.

Spinal decompression exercises

Other

The exercise session was performed for 30 minutes, with 3 sessions per week In 1st week , patient performed pelvic tilt (lying), cat-cow stretch, thoracic extension on folded towel, child pose and plank . Each exercise was performed with 3 sets of 12 reps with 5-6 sec hold, with a rest of 30 sec In 2nd week, patient performed pelvic tilt (sitting) , cat cow stretch, thoracic extension on foam roller, child pose with side stretch and plank. . Each exercise was performed with 3 sets of 12 reps with 5-6 sec hold, with a rest of 30 sec.

In 3rd week, patient performed pelvic tilt ( standing ), cat cow stretch, thoracic extension on gym ball, child pose with passive stretch and side plank. . Each exercise was performed with 3 sets of 12 reps with 5-6 sec hold, with a rest of 30 sec.

Standardized physical therapy treatment

Other

Electric hot pack for 7 minutes. TENS 120 Hz at low intensity and 50-200μs pulse duration with electrodes placed in a crisscross pattern at T9 - L1 for 10 min Grade I & II Maitland posteroanterior central (PAC) glide and unilateral posterior anterior glide (UPA) in 3 sets of 1 minute each with 1 minute interval at T9-L2

Primary outcomes

  1. Revised Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of 3 week treatment

    The Revised Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire (ODI) is a commonly used self-reported measure consisting of 10 sections that evaluate the impact of low back pain on everyday activities. It assesses areas such as pain severity, personal care, lifting, walking, sitting, standing, sleep, social activities, travel, and sexual function. The resulting score reflects the level of disability from minimal to severe and helps guide management of individuals with low back pain. In the current study it is used to measure the disability caused by thoracolumbar syndrome (Maigne's syndrome)

  2. Numeric pain rating scale

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of 3 week treatment

    Numeric pain rating scale is used to evaluate pain. It consists of 11 points, having an overall score ranging from 0 and 10, where 0 represents no pain, 1-3 represents mild pain, 4-6 represents moderate pain and 7-10 represents severe pain.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Thoracolumbar extension

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of 3 week treatment

    Changes in thoracolumbar extension ROM at baseline and 3rd week of intervention were measured using bubble inclinometer

  2. Thoracolumbar rotation

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of 3 week treatment

    Changes in thoracolumbar rotation ROM at baseline and 3rd week of intervention were measured using bubble inclinometer

  3. Thoracic Cobb's angle

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of 3 week treatment

    Thoracic Cobb's angle at the baseline and 3rd week of intervention were measured using standing thoracolumbar x-ray

  4. Lumbar Cobb's angle

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of 3 week treatment

    Lumbar Cobb's angle at the baseline and 3rd week of intervention were measured using standing thoracolumbar x-ray

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparative Effects of Thoracolumbar Stabilization Exercises Versus Spinal Decompression Exercises on Pain, Range of Motion, Disability and Posture in Patients With Maigne's Syndrome.

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Feb 23, 2026
Registry last updated
Feb 23, 2026

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