Effect Of Mckenzie Exercises On Postural Stability In Mechanical Back Pain Patients With Prolonge… (NCT07323836) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect Of Mckenzie Exercises On Postural Stability In Mechanical Back Pain Patients With Prolonged Sitting Posture
Egypt40 participantsStarted 2025-10-05
Plain-language summary
Postural stability is a complex sensorimotor process that depends on the integration of visual, vestibular, and somatosensory inputs, and its impairment increases the risk of falls and negatively affects quality of life.
Prolonged sitting and low physical activity negatively influence postural stability, whereas regular physical activity has a positive chronic effect, despite some exercises causing temporary instability due to fatigue.
Breaking up sitting time with light walking or active workstations may improve postural stability, and this study aims to evaluate the effects of McKenzie back extension exercises on postural stability, pain, and quality of life in individuals with mechanical back pain.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* • patients with mechanical Low back pain aged 18 - 35 years.
* patients who spend at least 6 hours daily sitting (in office, at home, or screen time).
* patients who feel some sort of discomfort and pain after prolonged sitting.
* Patients with flat lumbar curves.
* patients have not received any physical therapy or medications in the last six months.
* Subjects with normal body mass index (BMI) from 18.5-24.9 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria:
* • patients with known neurological disorders or balance disorders.
* patients who engage in regular physical activity exceeding 150 minutes per week (as this could influence balance).
* patients who do not sit for prolonged periods of time habitually.
* Major structural spinal deformities (scoliosis or stenosis) inflammatory diseases
* Sequestered hernias.
* History of spinal surgery.
* Lower limb and pelvis deformities e.g. Leg length discrepancy
* patients have Severe medical or psychiatric disorders
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.