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Effectiveness of Pressure Biofeedback Therapy and Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique in Improving Pain and Disability Among Patients With Non-Specific Low Back Pain

Pakistan70 participantsStarted 2022-10-15

Plain-language summary

Low back pain is common MSK disease with prevalence of 60 to 70 percent. Patients with low back discomfort are typically treated conservatively by physical therapists. Progressive muscles relaxation technique has been shown in several studies to reduce chronic back pain and increase flexibility. pressure biofeedback therapy works on Intra abdominal pressure.it helps to alleviate compression on lumbar spine and support the adjacent lumbar spine.The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to determine the effectiveness of pressure biofeedback training (Pr.BFB) in combination with progressive muscles relaxation technique (PMR) \& progressive muscles relaxation training alone on pain, disability, ROM \& endurance of muscles among nonspecific chronic low back pain patients.

Who can participate

Age range

30 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed and referred patients with non-specific low back pain for more than 3 months * 30 to 50 years * Both genders Exclusion Criteria: * Any surgical history of lumbar spine * Infections of the spine, malignancy * Disc protrusion * History of spinal fractures

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Numeric Pain Rating Scale (change is being assessed)

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 weeks

Roland-Morris Low Back Pain and Disability Questionnaire (change is being assessed)

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05616702

SponsorDow University of Health Sciences

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-10-16

Contact for this trial

Shaiaza Masooma, DPT

03450726077 shaiazamasooma@gmail.com

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