Effectiveness of Combined Diaphragm Strengthening and Core Stability Exercises in Individuals Wit… (NCT07734909) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of Combined Diaphragm Strengthening and Core Stability Exercises in Individuals With Lumbar Instability
Egypt30 participantsStarted 2026-08-05
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of combining diaphragmatic strengthening with core stability exercises versus core stability exercises alone on recovery time, pain, and stability in lumbar instability individuals.
Who can participate
Age range
25 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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 25 and 35 years.
* Positive prone instability test.
* Straight leg raising \>90 degrees.
* Pain assessment on VAS \>5/10.
* All patients will suffer from clinical lumber instability (characterized by excessive movement in specific segments during active movement and posterior-anterior spring test causing large movements and pain)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with cardiovascular diseases.
* Patients with cerebrovascular diseases.
* Patients with neurological diseases.
* Patients with any attention disorders or physical disability.
* Patients with any diseases/conditions preventing physical activity participation.
* Patients with history of back surgery, inflammatory spinal disorder, deformed vertebrae, fracture, or neurological radiating pain.
* Patients with central obesity (A waist to hip ratio \>0.90 in males or \> 0.85 in females).
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?
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.
What they're measuring
1
Pain intensity assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Timeframe: 8 weeks
2
Pressure pain threshold assessed by pressure algometry