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Effect of Open Chain Versus Closed Chain Segmental Control Exercises on CSA of Lumbar Multifidus Muscle in Chronic MLBP

Egypt60 participantsStarted 2023-09-02

Plain-language summary

To investigate the effect of adding open versus closed chain segmental control exercises to conventional treatment program on pain intensity, lumbar ROM, and CSA of multifidus muscle.

Who can participate

Age range25 Years – 55 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Patients with chronic low back pain from both genders their age will be ranged and divided into three groups from 25-55 years.
✓. Participants with chronic low back pain lasting for more than 6 Months.
✓. A patient who can follow the command.
✓. A patient who can do exercise.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Low back pain patients with a history of severe neurological disease or orthopedic disease.
✕. History of Psychological Disorder.
✕. Unhealthy Patient.
✕. Pregnant women.
✕. Patient with a spinal tumor.
✕. History of any operation related to spine. Ex. Vertebral fracture or dislocation.

What they're measuring

Cross sectional area of multifidus muscle

Timeframe: Pre and Post measurement (12 weeks)

Pain intensity

Timeframe: Pre and Post measurement (12 weeks)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06009263

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-13

Contact for this trial

Haytham M Elhafez, PhD

+201001909630 elhafez@yahoo.com

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