Core Stability Training in Young Adults With Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain (NCT07686237) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Core Stability Training in Young Adults With Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain
China30 participantsStarted 2021-01-01
Plain-language summary
Chronic non-specific low back pain is common among young adults and can lead to persistent pain, reduced physical function, decreased muscle strength, and impaired balance, affecting daily activities and quality of life. Core stability exercises are widely used in rehabilitation programs for low back pain, but the effectiveness of Swiss ball-based core stability training in young adults with chronic non-specific low back pain remains unclear.
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether Swiss ball-based core stability training can reduce pain and improve functional recovery in young men with chronic non-specific low back pain compared with conventional mat-based lumbar muscle exercises. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a Swiss ball core stability training group or a mat-based lumbar muscle training group and will complete a 6-week exercise intervention program.
The study will evaluate changes in pain intensity, disability related to low back pain, lumbar muscle strength, and dynamic balance ability. The study hypothesizes that Swiss ball-based core stability training will produce greater improvements in pain relief, physical function, muscle strength, and balance than conventional mat-based lumbar muscle exercises.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 25 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male participants aged 18 to 25 years.
* Diagnosis of chronic non-specific low back pain characterized by pain or discomfort located between the lower rib margin and the gluteal folds, with or without lower limb pain.
* No signs of nerve root compression and a negative straight leg raise test.
* No identifiable specific pathological or anatomical cause of low back pain.
* Baseline pain intensity score greater than 2 and less than 9 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
* Duration of low back pain symptoms longer than 12 weeks.
* No treatment for low back pain received within the previous month.
* Willingness to participate in the study and provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Failure to meet the diagnostic criteria for chronic non-specific low back pain.
* History of spinal trauma or spinal surgery.
* Presence of severe cardiovascular diseases, such as uncontrolled hypertension.
* Presence of severe metabolic diseases, such as gout.
* Presence of severe infectious diseases, such as pneumonia.
* Diagnosed structural spinal disorders, including lumbar disc herniation, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, or other identifiable pathological anatomical abnormalities.
* Any medical condition that would prevent safe participation in the exercise intervention as determined by the investigators.
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
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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.
What they're measuring
1
Pain intensity
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks
2
Low back disability
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks