Mulligan Mobilization Techniques for Non-Specific Low Back Pain (NCT07181395) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Mulligan Mobilization Techniques for Non-Specific Low Back Pain
Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2025-09-07
Plain-language summary
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of two different Mulligan mobilization techniques in patients with non-specific low back pain. A total of 30 adults with chronic low back pain will be randomly assigned to three groups: (1) conventional physiotherapy plus hip internal rotation Mulligan mobilization, (2) conventional physiotherapy plus straight leg raise Mulligan mobilization, or (3) conventional physiotherapy only. The interventions will be applied twice a week for four weeks. The main outcomes are pain intensity (measured by Visual Analog Scale) and lumbar range of motion. Secondary outcomes include disability level (Oswestry Disability Index) and back awareness (Fremantle Back Awareness Questionnaire). The study will help determine whether Mulligan techniques provide additional benefits beyond conventional physiotherapy in reducing pain and improving function in people with non-specific low back pain.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 years
* Diagnosed with non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) for at least 3 months
* Able to walk independently
* Willing to participate and provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Specific causes of low back pain (e.g., disc herniation, spinal stenosis, tumor)
* Presence of neurological deficits or radiculopathy
* Hip joint pathologies limiting mobility (e.g., osteoarthritis)
* History of lumbar surgery in the last 6 months
* Diagnosed osteoporosis or osteopenia
* Contraindications for Mulligan mobilization
* Severe physical or cognitive impairments preventing participation
* Participation in other physiotherapy or manual therapy treatments during the study period
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
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.
What they're measuring
1
Pain Intensity (Visual Analog Scale, VAS)
Timeframe: Baseline (week 0) and post-treatment (week 4).
2
Lumbar Range of Motion (ROM)
Timeframe: Baseline (week 0) and post-treatment (week 4).