CompletedNot Applicable

Comparative Effects of McGill and McKenzie Exercises in Low Back Pain

Pakistan57 participantsStarted 2025-01-13

Plain-language summary

The study was conducted to determine the comparative effects of McGill and McKenzie exercises on pain, range of motion and disability in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 40 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Both genders. * Patients between 20-40 years. * At least 6 months of history of chronic mechanical low back pain. * Negative Lasegue's Test. * Negative Slump Test. * Patient presenting with NPRS values of above 1 and equal to or less than 6. * ODI score from 5-24, with the patient showing minimal to moderate disability. * Patient showing restricted lumbar range of motion in any direction of flexion, extension, and lateral flexion. * Participants must demonstrate an extension directional preference during clinical examination (For the safety purpose of the patients) Exclusion Criteria: * Lumbar radiculopathy. * Previous record showing Trauma or accident. * Any previous surgical record of Lumbar Spine Surgery. * Acute or Subacute low back pain. * History of spinal osteoporosis. * Vertebral Fractures. * Tumors and active infections. * Diagnosed psychological disorders. * Any spinal deformity * Participants who do not show directional preference towards extension

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Numeric Pain Rating Scale

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of the treatment at 6 weeks

Oswestry Disability Index

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of the treatment at 6 weeks.

Lumbar Range of Motion

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of the 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07403292

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-31

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Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 40 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.