WithdrawnNot Applicable

Comparative Effect of Diaphragmatic Training in Patients With Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain

Stopped: This record is a duplicate of IRCT20220604055072N3, where the trial was prospectively registered. Entered here in error.

Pakistan0Started 2024-12-16

Plain-language summary

Background: The diaphragm muscle is a respiratory muscle with postural function. Patients with chronic LBP (CLBP) are more susceptible to diaphragm fatigue than healthy people and, therefore, can likely benefit from exercises designed to improve strength/endurance in this muscle. Studying the results of diaphragmatic training versus myofascial release was a strategy for determining which of them was the most effective in improving pain, flexibility and disability in the patients with chronic non- specific low back pain. Objective: The objective of the study will be to compare the effect of Diaphragm training and myofascial release back pain patients. Methods: A randomized clinical trial will be conducted on 44 patients aged 20-45 years. The patients will be randomized using lottery method. Group A will underwent diaphragmatic training with four positions with hot-pack and therapeutic ultrasound as baseline treatment NPRS will be used to measure the intensity of pain, ODI for the measurement of disability and Schober's test for lumbar flexibility before and after the completion of treatment sessions. Group B will receive myofascial release of diaphragm for 15 minutes with two sets of repetition of 10 breaths with a one-minute interval between them. Total duration will be 4 weeks.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 45 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * with intermittent nonspecific CLBP for ≥12 weeks, with VAS between 3 to 7. All participants will be active at a recreational level, history of at least 12 weeks of NLBP, absence of radiculopathy or spinal damage due to tumors, stenosis, or fractures, and a minimum level of physical activity to be able to perform the exercises. Exclusion Criteria: * lumbar surgery experience, * inflammatory spinal disease, * spinal deformities, * neurologic radiating pain

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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?
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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

Pain Level

Timeframe: Pre-intervention and 4 weeks Post-intervention

Disability

Timeframe: Pre and 4 week post-intervention

Flexibility

Timeframe: Pre and 4 weeks Post intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07167212

SponsorRashid Latif Medical College

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-03-24

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