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Effects of Lumbar Stabilization Exercises Versus Muscular Chain Therapy in Patients With Mechanical Chronic Low Back Pain

Pakistan42 participantsStarted 2026-02-04

Plain-language summary

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effectiveness of lumbar stabilization exercises and muscular chain therapy on reducing pain intensity and functional disability in patients with mechanical CLBP. * Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: * Group A: Lumbar stabilization exercises * Group B: Muscular chain therapy (posterior sagittal muscle chain) Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and on week 6 to evaluate which exercise program is more effective in reducing pain and improving functional outcomes.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 30 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged between 18-30 years will be included in the study. * Participants must have a history of mechanical CLBP. * The pain must be localized to the lumbar region. * Participants must be able to perform physical activities and participate in exercise-based interventions. * Participants who have pain range \> 4 will be included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with structural lesions, such as spondylolisthesis, stenosis, vertebral bone fracture, scoliosis and kyphosis on x-ray, will be excluded. * Pregnant females would be excluded. * Females with a history of neurological, infections, and systemic disease, including cerebrovascular disease, spondylitis, cancer, spinal cord disease, cauda equine, rheumatologic disorders. * Females who have undergone spinal surgery or any surgical intervention related to the lower back or pelvis will be excluded. * Lumbar radiculopathy will be excluded in the study.

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?

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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

Pain Intensity

Timeframe: Assessment will be done at baseline and on Week 6.

Functional Disability

Timeframe: Assessment will be done at baseline and on Week 6

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07523906

SponsorIbadat International University, Islamabad

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-30

Contact for this trial

Inza Farooq, MS-PT(MSK)*

00923115392269 inzafarooq9@gmail.com

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