Effect of Coordinated Locomotor Training on Lumbopelvic Stability and Pain in Runners With Mechan… (NCT07604168) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Coordinated Locomotor Training on Lumbopelvic Stability and Pain in Runners With Mechanical Low Back Pain
Pakistan28 participantsStarted 2026-01-01
Plain-language summary
Mechanical low back pain is a common problem among novice runners, often caused by poor control of the lumbopelvic region and weak core stability. Coordinated Locomotor Training is a neuromotor exercise approach that improves the coordination of arm and leg movements while activating trunk muscles. This study aims to determine whether Coordinated Locomotor Training improves lumbopelvic stability and reduces pain-related limitations in runners with mechanical low back pain compared to plyometric training. The study is a randomized controlled trial that will enroll 28 novice runners from universities in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive Coordinated Locomotor Training for 60 minutes per session, twice weekly, for 8 weeks. The other group will receive plyometric training for the same duration and frequency. Lumbopelvic stability will be measured using a pelvic inclinometer and a flexible ruler. Pain levels will be measured using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale. Measurements will be taken before and after the 8-week intervention period. The investigators hypothesize that Coordinated Locomotor Training will lead to greater improvements in lumbopelvic stability and greater reductions in pain compared to plyometric training.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 30 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 18 and 30 years
* Novice runner with less than one year of consistent running experience
* History of mechanical low back pain for 6 to 12 weeks (sub-acute phase)
* Pain intensity between 4 and 6 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale
* Running frequency of 2 to 4 sessions per week with total weekly mileage less than 25 km
* Pain aggravated by mechanical activities (running, lifting, prolonged standing) and relieved by rest
* Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participation in any structured core training or rehabilitation program within the past 3 months
* History of spinal surgery or specific spinal pathology (disc herniation, spondylolisthesis)
* Presence of pain radiating below the knee or neurological symptoms (numbness, tingling, weakness)
* Current lower limb injury affecting running performance
* Severe pain intensity greater than 6 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale
* Pregnancy or postpartum period within the last 6 months in females
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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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2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Change in Pain Intensity
Timeframe: Baseline (week 0) and post-intervention (week 8)