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Effects of Lumbar Stabilization Exercises Versus Muscular Chain Therapy on Pain and Functional Disability in Patients With Mechanical Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by Ibadat International University, Islamabad · Updated on 2026-04-13
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Research Sites
2 weeks
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are comparing two exercise programs to see which better reduces pain and improves function in people with mechanical chronic low back pain (CLBP). This study involves adults aged 18 to 30 with localized lumbar pain and aims to evaluate the effects of lumbar stabilization exercises versus muscular chain therapy using a randomized controlled trial design. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will perform lumbar stabilization exercises including abdominal drawing-in maneuvers, pelvic tilts, and bridging exercises with 10-15 repetitions per exercise and 2-3 sets each, resting 30-45 seconds between sets. The other group will receive muscular chain therapy focusing on straightening the lumbar spine and hip flexion with static holds initially lasting 2-3 minutes and progressing to 5 minutes, repeated 3-5 times with rest intervals of 1-2 minutes. Participants will be evaluated at the start and after 6 weeks for pain intensity and functional disability. The study will monitor changes in these outcomes to determine which exercise approach is more effective. The total study duration includes these baseline and week 6 assessments, with safety and adherence monitored throughout the intervention period.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effects of Lumbar Stabilization Exercises Versus Muscular Chain Therapy in Patients With Mechanical Chronic Low Back Pain
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients aged between 18-30 years
- Participants must have a history of mechanical chronic low back pain
- Pain must be localized to the lumbar region
- Participants must be able to perform physical activities and participate in exercise-based interventions
- Participants must have pain greater than 4 on a pain scale
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients with structural lesions such as spondylolisthesis, stenosis, vertebral bone fracture, scoliosis, or kyphosis on x-ray
- Pregnant females
- Females with neurological, infections, or systemic diseases including cerebrovascular disease, spondylitis, cancer, spinal cord disease, cauda equine syndrome, or rheumatologic disorders
- Females who have undergone spinal surgery or any surgical intervention related to the lower back or pelvis
- Patients with lumbar radiculopathy
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants receive either lumbar stabilization exercises or muscular chain therapy to manage mechanical chronic low back pain.
1 baseline visit and 1 follow-up visit
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Faculty of Allied Health & Biological Sciences
Islamabad, Pakistan
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Research Team
I
Inza Farooq, MS-PT(MSK)*
F
Fatima Amjad, MS-SPT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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