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Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus Myofascial Release in Patients With Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2025-01-28
66
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effects of two types of soft tissue treatments, instrumental-assisted soft tissue mobilization and myofascial release, on people with chronic nonspecific low back pain. This condition affects many workers and limits daily and work activities, and current treatments often do not provide satisfactory relief. The study aims to compare these treatments by measuring pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, back function, and range of motion. Participants are divided into three groups: one group receives instrumental-assisted soft tissue mobilization along with exercises, another group receives myofascial release with exercises, and a control group receives exercises only. The instrumental-assisted mobilization uses a special tool applied for 40-120 seconds followed by a 5-minute ice pack. The myofascial release involves a therapist applying specific pressure techniques for 5 minutes on each side of the lower back. All groups participate in a 6-week exercise program including several strengthening exercises. During the study, participants will be assessed at the start and after 6 weeks for changes in pain using a visual analogue scale, pressure pain threshold with an algometer, lumbar spine range of motion in multiple directions using a device, and back function with a disability index questionnaire. The study is randomized and single-blind with 66 patients aged 25 to 45. The lead sponsor is Cairo University, and monitoring will focus on these outcomes to better understand treatment effects on chronic low back pain.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus Myofascial Release in Patients With Chronic Non¬Specific Low Back Pain
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients with chronic non-specific low back pain for more than 3 months
- Age between 25 and 45 years
You will not qualify if you...
- Serious spinal pathologies such as fractures, tumors, or inflammatory diseases (e.g., ankylosing spondylitis)
- Nerve root compromise, disk herniation, spondylolisthesis with neurological involvement, or spinal canal narrowing
- Pregnant women
- Cancer patients
- Lower limb injuries
- Body mass index (BMI) greater than 25
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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 instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization with exercises, myofascial release with exercises, or exercises only over a 6-week period to manage chronic non-specific low back pain.
12 treatment sessions over 6 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
the Outpatient Clinic of the Police Authority Hospital
Cairo, Egypt
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Research Team
D
Dalia salah Ahmed Elshatoury, physical therapist
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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