NCT07026045 Post Isometric Relaxation Versus Post Facilitation Stretch Techniques in Chronic Low Back Pain
| NCT ID | NCT07026045 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University |
| Condition | Low Back Pain |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 42 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-05-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-08-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 42 participants in total. It began in 2025-05-01 with a primary completion date of 2025-08-30.
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Brief Summary
This randomized controlled trial will be conducted at Riphah Rehabilitation Clinic and Spinacure clinic in Lahore over a 9-month period. A sample size of 42 participants, aged 18 to 45, will be selected using convenient sampling. Informed consent will be obtained from all participants. Participants will be divided into two groups: Group A will receive Post-Isometric Relaxation in addition to standard physical therapy, while Group B will receive Post-Facilitation Stretch in addition to standard physical therapy. Outcome measures, including the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for pain, inclinometer for mobility assessment, and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) Urdu version for disability, will be assessed at baseline and after 4 weeks. Inclusion criteria include patients with CLBP aged 18-45 years, with pain levels between \>3 and \<7 on the NPRS, and an ODI score between 14% and 50%. Exclusion criteria include any neurological symptoms, systemic soft tissue and bony disease, and previous spinal surgeries. Data will be analyzed using IBM SPSS 25.0.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age of patient between 18 to 45 year * Both gender * (LBP) for more than 3 months * Diagnosis of Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) * Negative SLR, negative faber test, negative lumber quadrant * Lumber extension test positive, positive scobber test * Having low back pain below the costal margin and above inferior gluteal folds and suffering from low back pain * Disability level of more than 14% and less than 50% according to Oswestry questionnaire * NPRS score of \>3 to ≤7 Exclusion Criteria: * Chronic systemic soft tissue and bony disease * Any neurological symptoms involving Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc, Radiculopathy Back pain with trauma * History of recent abdominal, back surgeries and pregnancy
Contact & Investigator
Syed Shakil ur Rehman, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Riphah International University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07026045 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 45 Years, studying Low Back Pain. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07026045 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07026045 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at shakil.urrehman@riphah.edu.pk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07026045 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Lahore, Pakistan.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07026045 clinical trial?
NCT07026045 is sponsored by Riphah International University. The principal investigator is Syed Shakil ur Rehman, PhD at Riphah International University. The trial plans to enroll 42 participants.