Non-specific Low Back Pain (NSLBP)NCT07438145
Effect of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercises Versus Conservative Treatment on Pain, Endurance and Flexibility in Non-specific Low Backache
A study testing Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercises and Core Strengthening Exercises in people with Non-specific Low Back Pain (NSLBP), run by University of Health Sciences Lahore at 2 sites in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This study is designed to evaluate the effect of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) exercises combined with core strengthening exercises in young adults. Dynamic exercsises train motor control and restore natural movement patterns. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Non-specific Low Back Pain (NSLBP)
- What is being tested?
- Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercises and Core Strengthening Exercises
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 56 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesPakistan
- Study dates
- 23 Feb 2026to 4 Apr 2026
- 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 18 to 25 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Allied Health Sciences students aged 18-25 years
- Participants having non-specific low backache
- Visual Analogue scale (VAS) equal to or greater than 3
- Body Mass Index (BMI) < 28kg/m2
Who cannot join
- Previous back surgery, tumors, deformities, infection
- Low backache associated with trauma
- Low backache with neurological symptoms
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
Pakistan2 sites
University of Health Sciences Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, 39350
Rida Zainab
Lahore
About this study
Official title: Effect of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercises Versus Conservative Treatment on Pain, Endurance and Flexibility in Allied Health Sciences Students With Non-specific Low Backache
This study is designed to evaluate the effect of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) exercises combined with core strengthening exercises in young adults. Dynamic exercsises train motor control and restore natural movement patterns. Participants in experimental group will perform DNS exercise with core strengthening exercises while participants in control group will perform core strengthening exercises alone.
Read the detailed description
This study is aimed to evaluate the effect of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) exercises combined with core strengthening exercises in young adults aged 18-25. The prevalence of non-specific low back pain has increased among undergraduate students due to prolonged daily sitting, which leads to decreased flexibility and core muscle endurance. Factors such as individual psychological, anatomical, biomechanical structure, weak strength and endurance of trunk, and decreased flexibility in trunk musculature contribute to non-specific low backache Based on infantile motor patterns, DNS exercises emphasize natural movement patterns to enhance core stability, improve postural control, and reduce pain during both dynamic and static tasks. In this program, participants will learn how to activate deep core muscles and maintain intra-abdominal pressure to train natural movement patterns and improve function. Participants will perform these exercises three times a week for a duration of four weeks.
Various studies in literature including randomized controlled trials reported that DNS along other conventional physiotherapy exercises can reduce pain, disability, quality of life, flexibility of hamstring, balance, abdominal muscle strength in patients with non-specific low backache.
Therefore this study is aimed to see effect of dynamic neuromuscular stabilizaion exercises compared to conservative traetment on pain, endurance and flexibility, which are contributing factors to non-specific low back pain (NSLBP).
- Conditions
- Non-specific Low Back Pain (NSLBP)
- Being tested
- Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercises, Core Strengthening Exercises
- Keywords
- Non-specific low bakache, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, Core Stabilization Exercises, Low Backache
- 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.
Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization ExercisesOther
Participants will perform following 6 dynamic neuromuscular stabilization exercises based on developmental kinesiology and emphasize neuromuscular control. Which will provide stability, postural control, motor control, restore natural movement patterns and correct spinal alignment during static and dynamic tasks.
Core Strengthening ExercisesOther
Participants in control group will perform only conventional core strengthening exercises. These exercises increase strength of core muscles which in returns leads to increased spinal stability and postural control.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Control Group | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Other: Core Strengthening Exercises |
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercises; Other: Core Strengthening Exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Pain intensity is measured via Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), a 10cm(100mm) long line where''0" indicate no pain and "10" indicate worst pain. It is a self-reported scale. Patient will be explained by these two extremes and asked to mark point on the scale that best describe his/her level of pain intensity.
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks.
McGill's Core Endurance Test
Endurance of core musculature is evaluated by using McGill's core endurance battery tests i.e. flexors, extensors, lateral core muscle tests. Participants will be guided to hold positions according to the testing muscles. Duration of hold will be recorded in seconds via stopwatch in their respective positions until participants are unable to hold positions of test.
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks.
Sit-and-reach Test
participant will sit on floor with shoes off. Yard stick is placed between feet and tape is placed at 15 inches mark right angle to yard stick. Heels of feet should be at the level of yard stick with 10-12 inches apart. Participant will reach forward with arms extended and one hand placed on other hand with palms facing downward, as forward as possible, maintaining this position for 2 seconds. For best attempt participant during reach participant will exhale and drop head between extended arms. Knee should be extended throughout test and breathing should be normal, avoid breath holding at any time during test. Distance will be measured as most distant point reached in centimeters or inches.
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Feb 2026
- Study start23 Feb 2026
- Primary completion23 Mar 2026
- Study completion4 Apr 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Non-specific Low Back Pain (NSLBP)Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of Health Sciences LahoreThe 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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 56 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Health Sciences Lahore
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Rida Zainab, University of Health Sciences Lahore
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07438145
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- UHS/USERC-26/SEC/86
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 22 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 13 May 2026
- Results posted
- 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 13 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercises Versus Conservative Treatment on Pain, Endurance and Flexibility in Allied Health Sciences Students With Non-specific Low Backache
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07438145
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- UHS/USERC-26/SEC/86
- Conditions
- Non-specific Low Back Pain (NSLBP)
- Keywords
- Non-specific low bakache, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, Core Stabilization Exercises, Low Backache
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 56 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Health Sciences LahoreUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 23 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 23 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 4 Apr 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Feb 2026 (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.
This study is designed to evaluate the effect of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) exercises combined with core strengthening exercises in young adults. Dynamic exercsises train motor control and restore natural movement patterns. Participants in experimental group will perform DNS exercise with core strengthening exercises while participants in control group will perform core strengthening exercises alone.
Detailed description
This study is aimed to evaluate the effect of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) exercises combined with core strengthening exercises in young adults aged 18-25. The prevalence of non-specific low back pain has increased among undergraduate students due to prolonged daily sitting, which leads to decreased flexibility and core muscle endurance. Factors such as individual psychological, anatomical, biomechanical structure, weak strength and endurance of trunk, and decreased flexibility in trunk musculature contribute to non-specific low backache Based on infantile motor patterns, DNS exercises emphasize natural movement patterns to enhance core stability, improve postural control, and reduce pain during both dynamic and static tasks. In this program, participants will learn how to activate deep core muscles and maintain intra-abdominal pressure to train natural movement patterns and improve function. Participants will perform these exercises three times a week for a duration of four weeks.
Various studies in literature including randomized controlled trials reported that DNS along other conventional physiotherapy exercises can reduce pain, disability, quality of life, flexibility of hamstring, balance, abdominal muscle strength in patients with non-specific low backache.
Therefore this study is aimed to see effect of dynamic neuromuscular stabilizaion exercises compared to conservative traetment on pain, endurance and flexibility, which are contributing factors to non-specific low back pain (NSLBP).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Control Group | Active comparator | Other: Core Strengthening Exercises |
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Other: Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercises, Other: Core Strengthening Exercises |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Allied Health Sciences students aged 18-25 years
- Participants having non-specific low backache
- Visual Analogue scale (VAS) equal to or greater than 3
- Body Mass Index (BMI) < 28kg/m2
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Previous back surgery, tumors, deformities, infection
- Low backache associated with trauma
- Low backache with neurological symptoms
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization ExercisesParticipants will perform following 6 dynamic neuromuscular stabilization exercises based on developmental kinesiology and emphasize neuromuscular control. Which will provide stability, postural control, motor control, restore natural movement patterns and correct spinal alignment during static and dynamic tasks. | Other | Intervention Group |
| Core Strengthening ExercisesParticipants in control group will perform only conventional core strengthening exercises. These exercises increase strength of core muscles which in returns leads to increased spinal stability and postural control. | Other | Control Group, Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks.
Pain intensity is measured via Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), a 10cm(100mm) long line where''0" indicate no pain and "10" indicate worst pain. It is a self-reported scale. Patient will be explained by these two extremes and asked to mark point on the scale that best describe his/her level of pain intensity.
McGill's Core Endurance Test
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks.
Endurance of core musculature is evaluated by using McGill's core endurance battery tests i.e. flexors, extensors, lateral core muscle tests. Participants will be guided to hold positions according to the testing muscles. Duration of hold will be recorded in seconds via stopwatch in their respective positions until participants are unable to hold positions of test.
Sit-and-reach Test
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks.
participant will sit on floor with shoes off. Yard stick is placed between feet and tape is placed at 15 inches mark right angle to yard stick. Heels of feet should be at the level of yard stick with 10-12 inches apart. Participant will reach forward with arms extended and one hand placed on other hand with palms facing downward, as forward as possible, maintaining this position for 2 seconds. For best attempt participant during reach participant will exhale and drop head between extended arms. Knee should be extended throughout test and breathing should be normal, avoid breath holding at any time during test. Distance will be measured as most distant point reached in centimeters or inches.
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 13 May 2026.
- 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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercises and Core Strengthening Exercises in people with Non-specific Low Back Pain (NSLBP), run by University of Health Sciences Lahore at 2 sites 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 4 inclusion and 3 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 13 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites 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. 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 (VAS) (time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks.). The study lists 3 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 13 May 2026.