CompletedNot Applicable

Bowen Therapy and McGill Stabilization Exercises in Chronic Low Back Pain

Pakistan70 participantsStarted 2024-03-22

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of Bowen Therapy combined with McGill stabilization exercises versus Bowen Therapy alone in individuals with chronic nonspecific low back pain. The study will evaluate changes in pain intensity, lumbar range of motion, and functional disability over a six-week intervention period. It is hypothesized that the combined intervention will produce greater improvements in clinical outcomes than Bowen Therapy alone.

Who can participate

Age range

25 Years – 55 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * With chronic localized low back pain lasting over three months * Without any signs of pain below the gluteal fold * Fulfills the recommended diagnostic criteria of nonspecific chronic low back pain. Exclusion Criteria: * Lumbar disc herniation * Lumbar canal stenosis * Spondylolisthesis * Spondylitis * Radiculopathy * Vertebral fracture * Neurological deficits * Pregnancy or radiating pain below the gluteal fold.

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 Measured by the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 2, Week 4, and Week 6

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07694219

SponsorSehat Medical Complex

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-14

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