Low Back PainNCT06986642
Core Stability Exercises and General Exercises in Patients With Low Back Pain
A study testing core stability exercises and Genreal Exercises in people with Low Back Pain, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Effectiveness of core stability exercises and general exercises in patients with low back pain Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 30 to 45 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Low Back Pain
- What is being tested?
- core stability exercises and Genreal Exercises
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 15 Aug 2025to 13 May 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 30 to 45 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Adults (30-45 years)
- Chronic low back pain (>3 months)
- Pain intensity ≥ 4/10 on Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
- Ability to perform exercises
- Willingness to participate and provide informed consent
- No planned spinal surgery or injection within study duration
Who cannot join
- Severe spinal pathology (fracture, tumor, infection)
- Neurological deficits (numbness, weakness, paralysis)
- Recent spinal surgery or injection (<6 months)
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- . Severe mental health conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety)
- Musculoskeletal Conditions:
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- Severe osteoporosis
- Spinal stenosis
- Scoliosis
- Recent musculoskeletal injury (<6 months)
- Fibromyalgia or widespread pain syndr
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Pakistan1 site
Riphah international University malakand campus
Malakand, KPK, 23060
Ataur Rahman, MS, 03038371112, ataur.rahman@riphah.edu.pk
About this study
Official title: Effectiveness of Core Stability Exercises and General Exercises in Patients With Low Back Pain
Effectiveness of core stability exercises and general exercises in patients with low back pain
Read the detailed description
The study focuses on understanding core stability exercises and general exercises in patients with low back pain Low back pain (LBP) is an common state with a lifetime occurrence reported to be as high as about 80% . About 5-10% of patients have chronic pain (cLBP), responsible for high direct and indirect (lost production and lost household productivity) costs highly person suffering from disability
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain
- Being tested
- core stability exercises, Genreal Exercises
- Keywords
- Low Back Pain
- 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.
core stability exercisesOther
core stability exercises General Exercises
- Brisk walking (30 minutes)
- Squats (3 sets, 10-15 repetitions)
- Lunges (3 sets, 10-15 repetitions per leg)
- Push-ups (3 sets, 10-15 repetitions)
- Seated row (3 sets, 10-15 repetitions)
- Brisk walking (30 minutes) 2. Squats (3 sets, 10-15 repetitions) 3. Lunges (3 sets, 10-15 repetitions per leg) 4. Push-ups (3 sets, 10-15 repetitions) 5. Seated row (3 sets, 10-15 repetitions)
Genreal ExercisesOther
Genreal Exercises
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Experimental | Core Stability Exercises Receives: Other: core stability exercises |
| Group B | Placebo comparator | General Exercises Receives: Other: Genreal Exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Numerical rating scale
A numerical rating scale uses numbers to quantify and rank different levels of a characteristic or quality. It's a simple and commonly used tool for assessing subjective experiences like pain or satisfaction. For example, a scale from 1 to 10 could be used to measure pain, with 1 representing no pain and 10 representing the worst imaginable pain
Measured: 4 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
Back pain functional score
Stratford et al developed the Back Pain Function Scale (BPFS) to evaluation functional ability in patients with back pain. The authors are from McMaster University Appalachian Physical Therapy (Georgia) and Virginia Commonwealth University.
- Brisk walking (30 minutes)
- Squats (3 sets, 10-15 repetitions)
- Lunges (3 sets, 10-15 repetitions per leg)
- Push-ups (3 sets, 10-15 repetitions)
- Seated row (3 sets, 10-15 repetitions)
Measured: 4 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 May 2025
- Study start15 Aug 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion13 May 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion13 May 2026 (estimated)
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.
- More trials run by Riphah International UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- RCT
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Ataur Rahman, MS-PT (CPPT), Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06986642
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC-01013 Mahroosh
- Status last verified
- Jul 2025
- First submitted
- 15 May 2025
- Last updated
- 15 Jul 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- 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 15 Jul 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of Core Stability Exercises and General Exercises in Patients With Low Back Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06986642
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC-01013 Mahroosh
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain
- Keywords
- Low Back Pain
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Aug 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 13 May 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 13 May 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 23 May 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.
Effectiveness of core stability exercises and general exercises in patients with low back pain
Detailed description
The study focuses on understanding core stability exercises and general exercises in patients with low back pain Low back pain (LBP) is an common state with a lifetime occurrence reported to be as high as about 80% . About 5-10% of patients have chronic pain (cLBP), responsible for high direct and indirect (lost production and lost household productivity) costs highly person suffering from disability
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- RCT
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Experimental | Other: core stability exercisesCore Stability Exercises |
| Group B | Placebo comparator | Other: Genreal ExercisesGeneral Exercises |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 30 to 45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Adults (30-45 years)
- Chronic low back pain (>3 months)
- Pain intensity ≥ 4/10 on Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
- Ability to perform exercises
- Willingness to participate and provide informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (11 listed)
- Severe spinal pathology (fracture, tumor, infection)
- Neurological deficits (numbness, weakness, paralysis)
- Recent spinal surgery or injection (<6 months)
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- . Severe mental health conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| core stability exercisescore stability exercises General Exercises 1. Brisk walking (30 minutes) 2. Squats (3 sets, 10-15 repetitions) 3. Lunges (3 sets, 10-15 repetitions per leg) 4. Push-ups (3 sets, 10-15 repetitions) 5. Seated row (3 sets, 10-15 repetitions) 1. Brisk walking (30 minutes) 2. Squats (3 sets, 10-15 repetitions) 3. Lunges (3 sets, 10-15 repetitions per leg) 4. Push-ups (3 sets, 10-15 repetitions) 5. Seated row (3 sets, 10-15 repetitions) | Other | Group A |
| Genreal ExercisesGenreal Exercises | Other | Group B |
Primary outcome
Numerical rating scale
Time frame: 4 weeks
A numerical rating scale uses numbers to quantify and rank different levels of a characteristic or quality. It's a simple and commonly used tool for assessing subjective experiences like pain or satisfaction. For example, a scale from 1 to 10 could be used to measure pain, with 1 representing no pain and 10 representing the worst imaginable pain
1 secondary outcome
Back pain functional score
Time frame: 4 weeks
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Jul 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.
Ataur Rahman, MS-PT (CPPT) principal investigator
Riphah International University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing core stability exercises and Genreal Exercises in people with Low Back Pain, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 6 inclusion and 11 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Jul 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 Pakistan. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Ataur Rahman, MS-PT (03038371112, ataur.rahman@riphah.edu.pk), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Numerical rating scale (time frame: 4 weeks). 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 15 Jul 2025; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 2 Nov 2026.