What is this study studying for chronic low back pain?

This study is evaluating how different exercise programs affect pain and function in adults with chronic low back pain. Researchers want to find out whether running, swimming/cycling, or usual exercise best helps manage pain and improve physical abilities. The University of Nottingham is leading this research to improve exercise options for people with low back pain.

Who may be eligible for this low back pain clinical trial?

Adults aged 18 to 45 years with chronic non-specific low back pain lasting over 3 months may be eligible. Participants must be able to exercise and have pain or disability from their back condition. People with specific spinal diagnoses or certain medical conditions are excluded. Please review eligibility criteria for more details.

Is there any cost to participate in this low back pain clinical trial?

Study-related care, including the exercise program and all trial visits, is provided at no cost. However, personal travel expenses to attend visits may vary and are not guaranteed to be covered. Participants can plan accordingly for any travel arrangements needed.

Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable

Age: 18Years - 45Years

All Genders

Healthy Volunteers

ID06921694

A Combined Exercise Programme Involving Strengthening, Flexibility and Aerobic Exercise for Lower Back Pain a Randomised-controlled Study

Led by University of Nottingham · Updated on 2025-12-12

Participants Needed

Research Sites

N/A

Total Duration

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effects of different exercise programs on pain and function in adults with chronic low back pain. This randomized controlled trial includes otherwise healthy participants aged 18 to 45 who experience pain or functional limitations due to low back pain lasting more than 3 months. The study aims to understand how various exercise types impact pain levels and physical ability. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups a control group that continues their usual exercise routine, a running-based intervention group, or a swimmingcycling-based intervention group. The two intervention groups will follow an 8-week combined exercise program consisting of aerobic training running or swimmingcycling, progressive resistance exercises, and flexibility exercises. The program gradually increases in intensity over the 8 weeks to encourage adherence and reduce injury risk. Throughout the study, participants will be assessed using validated measures of pain and disability at three points before starting baseline, after 8 weeks of exercise, and at 12 months to evaluate long-term effects. Researchers will collect self-reported pain scores and functional questionnaires to analyze changes over time. The total study duration allows for monitoring both immediate and lasting impacts of the exercise interventions on low back pain management.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

A Combined Exercise Programme Involving Strengthening, Flexibility and Aerobic Exercise for Lower Back Pain

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years - 45Years

All Genders

Healthy Volunteers

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if you...

Aged 18-45 years
Willing and able to give informed consent
Have chronic non-specific low back pain lasting more than 3 months
Experience pain or functional limitations from low back pain with specified minimum scores on pain or disability measures
Able to perform exercise

You will not qualify if you...

Radiating pain to leg, sciatica, or acute radiculopathy
Specific diagnoses for low back pain such as herniated disk, spinal stenosis, or facet joint damage
History of osteoporosis, arthritis, scoliosis, or kyphosis
Current spinal infection, cancer, or bone fracture
History of spinal or back surgery
Unable to participate in physical activity
Pregnant or breastfeeding
History of substance abuse
History of psychiatric illness currently treated with medication
History or current neurological condition such as epilepsy
Lack of access to adapted equipment (phone, computer, functioning Wi-Fi)
Unable to understand and communicate in English
Participated in another invasive or inconvenient research study in the last 3 months

Not the Right Trial for You?

Explore thousands of other clinical trials that might be a better match.
Sign up to get personalized trial recommendations delivered to your inbox.

Already have an account? Log in here