Gender Differences in Musculoskeletal Assessment Methods in Patients With Chronic Mechanical Low … (NCT07018154) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Gender Differences in Musculoskeletal Assessment Methods in Patients With Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain
Egypt42 participantsStarted 2024-09-01
Plain-language summary
This study is an observational test-retest study designed to investigate the effect of gender on core strength, balance, spinal mobility, and hamstring flexibility in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain (NS-LBP).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Both sexes will be involved.
* Patients suffer from chronic NS-LBP for more than 3 months.
* Patients' age ranges from 18 to 40 years, and body mass index ranges from 18 to 25 kg/m2.
* Patients with sufficient cognitive abilities that enable them to understand and follow instructions.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of spinal trauma or fractures.
* Osteoporotic patients.
* Patients using analgesics during the last 3 months.
* Pregnant or lactating females.
* Neurological musculoskeletal diseases that affect the lower back (eg, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, disc injuries).
* Previous spinal surgery.
* Posture deformities.
* Cauda equina symptoms related to the spine, including changes in bowel and bladder control.
* Signs of severe pathology (eg, malignancy, inflammatory disorders).
* Patients with severe psychiatric disorders.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.