Core Muscle Training in Patients With Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain (NCT07448766) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Core Muscle Training in Patients With Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain
Egypt48 participantsStarted 2024-09-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to train core muscles in patients with chronic low back pain, the researchers will compar between the effect of suspension exercise core muscle training and pressure biofeed back core muscle training
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 35 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.
Exclusion criteria
. Discogenic patients with or without radiculopathy.
. Underlying disease such as malignancy.
. Viscerogenic causes of back pain, pregnancy.
. Infection or systemic disease of musculoskeletal system.
. Sensory disturbance.
. Evidence of previous vertebral fractures or major spinal structural abnormality, spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis, ankylosing spondylitis, or sacroiliitis.
. Neuromuscular diseases like multiple sclerosis or dermatologic disease that involves the lumber and abdominal area, contractures.
. History of previous back surgery or trauma.
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.
1This trial focused on core muscle training for chronic mechanical low back pain — could that type of exercise program be something worth trying in my situation, and how does it compare to what I'm currently doing or being offered?
2The trial measured changes in pain levels and lumbar extension range of motion as its main outcomes — based on my current pain and flexibility limitations, would my doctor expect me to see meaningful improvements in those same areas from a core training program?
3Since this trial has already been completed, has my doctor seen or reviewed any of its findings, and do the results suggest core muscle training worked better than other approaches for people with my type of low back pain?
4Core muscle training can vary a lot depending on how it's designed — does my doctor know what specific exercises or training methods were used in this trial, and would a similar program be safe and realistic for me to follow given my current condition?
5Are there any reasons my doctor would recommend a different treatment first — like physical therapy, medication, or injections — before I explore a core muscle training program like the one studied in this trial?
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.