Low Back PainNCT06852677
Deep Squat, Cross-Legged Sitting and Low Back Pain
A study testing Deep Squat position and Cross-legged Sitting in people with Low Back Pain and Hip Pain Chronic, run by Ladislav Batalik at 1 site in Czechia.
Trial summary
The goal of this randomized experimental study is to learn if regular deep squat or cross-legged sitting practice can improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance visceral functions in adults with chronic low back pain (LBP). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Low Back Pain, Hip Pain Chronic
- What is being tested?
- Deep Squat position and Cross-legged Sitting
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 36 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCzechia
- Study dates
- 1 Mar 2025to 15 Sep 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 60 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- age 20-60 years, chronic lower back or hip pain lasting at least 3 months, presence of bowel problems at least twice a month for at least 3 months)
Who cannot join
- acute health problem, pregnancy, hip or knee TEP, patellofemoral syndrome or recent lower limb surgery
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Deep Squat and Cross-Legged Sitting on Range of Motion, Pain, and Visceral Functions in Participants With Low Back Pain: A Randomized Experimental Study
The goal of this randomized experimental study is to learn if regular deep squat or cross-legged sitting practice can improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance visceral functions in adults with chronic low back pain (LBP). The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does practicing deep squat or cross-legged sitting increase joint mobility (hip, spine, ankle) and flexibility? Does it reduce pain levels in the lumbar spine and hip region? Does it improve visceral functions related to digestion and bowel movements? Researchers will compare a deep squat group, a cross-legged sitting group, and a control group to see if these interventions lead to significant improvements in mobility, pain reduction, and visceral function compared to no intervention.
Read more
Participants will:
Be randomly assigned to one of three groups (deep squat, cross-legged sitting, or control).
Practice their assigned position for 20 minutes per day, 6 days a week, for 6 weeks.
Undergo baseline and post-intervention assessments, including mobility tests, pain evaluation, and quality-of-life questionnaires.
Read the detailed description
This randomized experimental study explores the effects of deep squat and cross-legged sitting practice on musculoskeletal mobility, pain perception, and visceral functions in adults with chronic low back pain (LBP). By examining these interventions over a six-week period, the study seeks to determine their potential role as non-pharmacological strategies for managing chronic pain and mobility limitations.
Participants will receive structured guidance to ensure proper execution of the assigned positions and adherence to the intervention protocol. Standardized assessments will be conducted before and after the intervention to evaluate changes in joint mobility, flexibility, pain levels, and quality of life.
The study is designed to contribute to evidence-based rehabilitation practices, offering insights into how simple, posture-based exercises might improve physical function and well-being. Findings may have implications for physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and self-management strategies in individuals with chronic LBP.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Hip Pain Chronic
- Being tested
- Deep Squat position, Cross-legged Sitting
- Medical subject headings
- Low Back Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Deep Squat positionOther
Participants assigned to the deep squat group will perform a cumulative total of 20 minutes of deep squatting per day, six days a week, for six weeks. The squatting time can be divided into multiple shorter sessions throughout the day, with a maximum interval of 48 hours between sessions. Participants will be instructed to maintain an upright posture with heels on the ground, feet shoulder-width apart, and knees aligned with toes. They will be encouraged to gradually increase their squat duration and comfort over time.
Before starting the intervention, participants will receive standardized instructions on proper squat form to ensure safety and maximize benefits. Their compliance will be monitored through a training diary in the experimental (Tulkit) app.
Cross-legged SittingOther
Participants assigned to the cross-legged sitting group will perform a cumulative total of 20 minutes of cross-legged sitting per day, six days a week, for six weeks. The squatting time can be divided into multiple shorter sessions throughout the day, with a maximum interval of 48 hours between sessions. Participants will be instructed to maintain an upright posture while sitting. They will be encouraged to gradually increase their cross-legged sitting duration and comfort over time.
Before starting the intervention, participants will receive standardized instructions on proper sitting form to ensure safety and maximize benefits. Their compliance will be monitored through a training diary in the experimental (Tulkit) app.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Squat | Experimental | Participants in this experimental group will perform deep squat position daily (20 minutes, 6 days per week) for 6 weeks. Receives: Other: Deep Squat position |
| Cross-Legged Sitting | Experimental | Participants in this experimental group will perform cross legged position daily (20 minutes, 6 days per week) for 6 weeks. Receives: Other: Cross-legged Sitting |
| Control | No intervention | Participants in this control group won't have any intervention. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Visual Analogue Scale for Pain (VAS)
A scale for measuring the intensity or frequency of pain.
Measured: Change from baseline to 6 weeks
WBLT (The Weight-bearing lunge test)
The Weight-bearing lunge test (WBLT) is used to assess the dorsiflexion range of movement at the ankle joint.
Measured: Change from baseline to 6 weeks
36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36)
SF-36 is a set of generic, coherent, and easily administered quality-of-life measures.
Measured: Change from baseline to 6 weeks
The Patient Assessment of Constipation Quality of Life (PAC-QOL) questionnaire
PAC-QOL is the most validated and the most specific tool for measuring the quality of life of patients with constipation.
Measured: Change from baseline to 6 weeks
Secondary outcomes (6)
Goniometry
Measuring the range of movement (ROM) in hip joints.
Measured: Change from baseline to 6 weeks
Sitting-rising test
Clinical test which provides a significant and efficient prediction of mortality risk in the elderly. It measure the ability to sit and rise up with minimum support.
Measured: Change from baseline to 6 weeks
Sit and reach test
The sit and reach test measures flexibility by having a person sit with their legs straight and reaching forward as far as possible. The distance reached is recorded to assess flexibility, with longer reaches indicating greater flexibility.
Measured: Change from baseline to 6 weeks
Patrick (FABER) test
Clinical pain provocation test designed to assist in diagnosing of pathologies in the hip, lumbar spine, and sacroiliac joint.
Measured: Change from baseline to 6 weeks
Schober test
The Schober test is classically used to determine if there is a decrease in lumbar spine range of motion (flexion).
Measured: Change from baseline to 6 weeks
Stibor test
The Stibor test is classically used to determine if there is a decrease in lumbar and thoracic spine range of motion (flexion).
Measured: Change from baseline to 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Feb 2025
- Study start1 Mar 2025
- Primary completion15 Sep 2025
- Study completion15 Sep 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Low Back PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ladislav Batalik
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Ladislav Batalik, Brno University Hospital
- Investigators
- Adéla Haňurová, BSc., Study director, LF MUNI
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06852677
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- FT-2025-SQUAT-AH
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 25 Feb 2025
- Last updated
- 19 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Deep Squat and Cross-Legged Sitting on Range of Motion, Pain, and Visceral Functions in Participants With Low Back Pain: A Randomized Experimental Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06852677
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- FT-2025-SQUAT-AH
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Hip Pain Chronic
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ladislav BatalikUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Sep 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 28 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goal of this randomized experimental study is to learn if regular deep squat or cross-legged sitting practice can improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance visceral functions in adults with chronic low back pain (LBP). The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does practicing deep squat or cross-legged sitting increase joint mobility (hip, spine, ankle) and flexibility? Does it reduce pain levels in the lumbar spine and hip region? Does it improve visceral functions related to digestion and bowel movements? Researchers will compare a deep squat group, a cross-legged sitting group, and a control group to see if these interventions lead to significant improvements in mobility, pain reduction, and visceral function compared to no intervention.
Participants will:
Be randomly assigned to one of three groups (deep squat, cross-legged sitting, or control).
Practice their assigned position for 20 minutes per day, 6 days a week, for 6 weeks.
Undergo baseline and post-intervention assessments, including mobility tests, pain evaluation, and quality-of-life questionnaires.
Detailed description
This randomized experimental study explores the effects of deep squat and cross-legged sitting practice on musculoskeletal mobility, pain perception, and visceral functions in adults with chronic low back pain (LBP). By examining these interventions over a six-week period, the study seeks to determine their potential role as non-pharmacological strategies for managing chronic pain and mobility limitations.
Participants will receive structured guidance to ensure proper execution of the assigned positions and adherence to the intervention protocol. Standardized assessments will be conducted before and after the intervention to evaluate changes in joint mobility, flexibility, pain levels, and quality of life.
The study is designed to contribute to evidence-based rehabilitation practices, offering insights into how simple, posture-based exercises might improve physical function and well-being. Findings may have implications for physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and self-management strategies in individuals with chronic LBP.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Squat | Experimental | Other: Deep Squat positionParticipants in this experimental group will perform deep squat position daily (20 minutes, 6 days per week) for 6 weeks. |
| Cross-Legged Sitting | Experimental | Other: Cross-legged SittingParticipants in this experimental group will perform cross legged position daily (20 minutes, 6 days per week) for 6 weeks. |
| Control | No intervention | –Participants in this control group won't have any intervention. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- age 20-60 years, chronic lower back or hip pain lasting at least 3 months, presence of bowel problems at least twice a month for at least 3 months)
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- acute health problem, pregnancy, hip or knee TEP, patellofemoral syndrome or recent lower limb surgery
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Squat positionParticipants assigned to the deep squat group will perform a cumulative total of 20 minutes of deep squatting per day, six days a week, for six weeks. The squatting time can be divided into multiple shorter sessions throughout the day, with a maximum interval of 48 hours between sessions. Participants will be instructed to maintain an upright posture with heels on the ground, feet shoulder-width apart, and knees aligned with toes. They will be encouraged to gradually increase their squat duration and comfort over time. Before starting the intervention, participants will receive standardized instructions on proper squat form to ensure safety and maximize benefits. Their compliance will be monitored through a training diary in the experimental (Tulkit) app. | Other | Deep Squat |
| Cross-legged SittingParticipants assigned to the cross-legged sitting group will perform a cumulative total of 20 minutes of cross-legged sitting per day, six days a week, for six weeks. The squatting time can be divided into multiple shorter sessions throughout the day, with a maximum interval of 48 hours between sessions. Participants will be instructed to maintain an upright posture while sitting. They will be encouraged to gradually increase their cross-legged sitting duration and comfort over time. Before starting the intervention, participants will receive standardized instructions on proper sitting form to ensure safety and maximize benefits. Their compliance will be monitored through a training diary in the experimental (Tulkit) app. | Other | Cross-Legged Sitting |
Primary outcome
Visual Analogue Scale for Pain (VAS)
Time frame: Change from baseline to 6 weeks
A scale for measuring the intensity or frequency of pain.
WBLT (The Weight-bearing lunge test)
Time frame: Change from baseline to 6 weeks
The Weight-bearing lunge test (WBLT) is used to assess the dorsiflexion range of movement at the ankle joint.
36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36)
Time frame: Change from baseline to 6 weeks
SF-36 is a set of generic, coherent, and easily administered quality-of-life measures.
The Patient Assessment of Constipation Quality of Life (PAC-QOL) questionnaire
Time frame: Change from baseline to 6 weeks
PAC-QOL is the most validated and the most specific tool for measuring the quality of life of patients with constipation.
6 secondary outcomes
Goniometry
Time frame: Change from baseline to 6 weeks
Sitting-rising test
Time frame: Change from baseline to 6 weeks
Sit and reach test
Time frame: Change from baseline to 6 weeks
Patrick (FABER) test
Time frame: Change from baseline to 6 weeks
Schober test
Time frame: Change from baseline to 6 weeks
Stibor test
Time frame: Change from baseline to 6 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Sep 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Adéla Haňurová, BSc. study director
LF MUNI
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Deep Squat position and Cross-legged Sitting in people with Low Back Pain and Hip Pain Chronic, run by Ladislav Batalik at 1 site in Czechia.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Sep 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Czechia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Visual Analogue Scale for Pain (VAS) (time frame: Change from baseline to 6 weeks). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Sep 2025.