Nonspecific Low Back PainNCT07458776
Effects of Muscle Energy Technique and Pilates Exercises on Pain and Physical Function in Patients With Nonspecific Low Back Pain
A study testing Muscle Energy Technique and Pilates Exercises in people with Nonspecific Low Back Pain, run by University of Lahore at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the effects of Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) and Pilates exercises on pain and physical function in individuals with nonspecific low back pain. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 50 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Nonspecific Low Back Pain
- What is being tested?
- Muscle Energy Technique and Pilates Exercises
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 72 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 30 Jun 2025to 12 Oct 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 50 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Individuals aged 20-50 years
- Both males and females
- Pain lasting for at least 2-3 months
- Pain score greater than 3 on Numeric Pain Rating Scale
- Participants who had not received physiotherapy treatment for low back pain
Who cannot join
- History of lumbar radiculopathy
- Use of painkiller medications
- Spinal pathologies such as prolapsed disc, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, vertebral fractures, or spinal infections
- Systemic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, fibromyalgia, or malignancy
- Pregnant women
- Neurological conditions such as stroke or multiple sclerosis
- Heart conditions or psychological disorders
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effects of Muscle Energy Technique and Pilates Exercises on Pain and Physical Function in Patients With Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial
This randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the effects of Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) and Pilates exercises on pain and physical function in individuals with nonspecific low back pain. A total of 72 participants aged between 20 and 50 years were recruited from the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore. Participants were randomly allocated into two groups: one group received Muscle Energy Techniques and the other group performed Pilates exercises. Each intervention session lasted 60 minutes, conducted four days per week for six weeks. Pain intensity was assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), while physical function was evaluated using the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ). The results were analyzed to determine the comparative effectiveness of the two interventions in reducing pain and improving functional ability among patients with nonspecific low back pain.
Read the detailed description
Nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP) is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions affecting adults and is characterized by pain in the lumbar region without a specific underlying pathology such as disc herniation, fracture, or spinal stenosis. It can significantly affect daily functioning and quality of life.
Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) are manual therapy procedures in which the patient actively contracts a muscle against a controlled resistance applied by the therapist, followed by relaxation and stretching to improve muscle flexibility and joint mobility. Pilates exercises are structured exercises designed to strengthen the core muscles, improve posture, increase flexibility, and enhance body awareness.
This randomized clinical trial was conducted to compare the effectiveness of Muscle Energy Techniques and Pilates exercises in reducing pain and improving physical function in individuals with nonspecific low back pain. Seventy-two participants were recruited and randomly assigned into two groups. Group A received Muscle Energy Techniques, while Group B performed Pilates exercises. Both groups underwent 60-minute treatment sessions, four times per week for six weeks.
Pain intensity was measured using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), and physical function was assessed using the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ). Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS version 27. Independent t-tests were used for between-group comparisons and repeated ANOVA was applied for within-group analysis.
- Conditions
- Nonspecific Low Back Pain
- Being tested
- Muscle Energy Technique, Pilates Exercises
- Keywords
- Low Back Pain, Pilates Exercises, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Pain Management
- Medical subject headings
- Low Back Pain, Agnosia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Muscle Energy TechniqueOther
Muscle Energy Technique is a manual therapy intervention where the patient performs voluntary muscle contractions against therapist resistance followed by stretching to improve muscle flexibility, reduce pain, and enhance joint mobility.
Pilates ExercisesBehavioural
Pilates exercises are structured physical exercises focusing on core muscle strengthening, flexibility, posture improvement, and body awareness to enhance functional movement and reduce musculoskeletal pain.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle Energy Technique Group | Experimental | Participants in this group received Muscle Energy Techniques including post-isometric relaxation and reciprocal inhibition techniques targeting the iliopsoas, quadratus lumborum, and erector spinae muscles. Each treatment session lasted 60 minutes and was conducted four times per week for six weeks. Receives: Other: Muscle Energy Technique |
| Pilates Exercise Group | Active comparator | Participants in this group performed a structured Pilates exercise program including core strengthening, flexibility exercises, and postural control activities for 60 minutes per session, four times per week for six weeks. Receives: Behavioral: Pilates Exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain Intensity
Pain intensity was assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), an 11-point scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain).
Measured: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention
Secondary outcomes (1)
Physical Function
Physical function was measured using the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ), which includes 24 items assessing functional disability related to low back pain.
Measured: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Mar 2026
- Study start30 Jun 2025
- Primary completion25 Sep 2025
- Study completion12 Oct 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (25)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Nonspecific Low Back PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of 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
- Model description
- Two groups were formed. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either Muscle Energy Techniques or Pilates exercises for six weeks, and outcomes were compared between groups.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 72 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Lahore
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- University of Lahore Hospital (ULH)
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Muhammad Farooq, University of Lahore
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07458776
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- UOL/IREB/25/09/0044
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 4 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 9 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared because this study was conducted as an academic research project. The informed consent obtained from participants did not include provisions for public data sharing, and the dataset contains sensitive personal health information. Data will be stored securely and used only for academic and research purposes in accordance with institutional ethics approval
Publications
Lytras D, Iakovidis P, Sykaras E, Kottaras A, Kasimis K, Myrogiannis I, Barouxakis A, Tarfali G. Effects of a tailored mat-Pilates exercise program for older adults on pain, functioning, and balance in women with chronic non-specific low back pain: a randomized controlled trial. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2023 Dec;35(12):3059-3071. doi: 10.1007/s40520-023-02604-7. Epub 2023 Nov 7.
PubMed 37934400Li W, Gong Y, Liu J, Guo Y, Tang H, Qin S, Zhao Y, Wang S, Xu Z, Chen B. Peripheral and Central Pathological Mechanisms of Chronic Low Back Pain: A Narrative Review. J Pain Res. 2021 May 27;14:1483-1494. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S306280. eCollection 2021.
PubMed 34079363Kripa, S., & Kaur, H. (2021). Identifying relations between posture and pain in lower back pain patients: a narrative review. Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy, 26, 1-4.
Kersten RFMR, Fikkers J, Wolterbeek N, Oner FC, van Gaalen SM. Are the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire and Oswestry Disability Index interchangeable in patients after lumbar spinal fusion? J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2021;34(4):605-611. doi: 10.3233/BMR-200206.
PubMed 33646141Kant, S., Urvashi, K. J., & Raman, R. K. (2024). Effectiveness of Core Stabilization Exercises vs. Traditional Physical Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain. Journal of Contemporary Clinical Practice, 10, 279-287.
Jenks A, Hoekstra T, van Tulder M, Ostelo RW, Rubinstein SM, Chiarotto A. Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire, Oswestry Disability Index, and Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale: Which Has Superior Measurement Properties in Older Adults With Low Back Pain? J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2022 Jul;52(7):457-469. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2022.10802. Epub 2022 May 18.
PubMed 35584027Hayden JA, Ellis J, Ogilvie R, Malmivaara A, van Tulder MW. Exercise therapy for chronic low back pain. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2021 Sep 28;9(9):CD009790. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009790.pub2.
PubMed 34580864Goudman L, Pilitsis JG, Billet B, De Vos R, Hanssens K, Billot M, Roulaud M, Rigoard P, Moens M. The level of agreement between the numerical rating scale and visual analogue scale for assessing pain intensity in adults with chronic pain. Anaesthesia. 2024 Feb;79(2):128-138. doi: 10.1111/anae.16151. Epub 2023 Dec 6.
PubMed 38058100Frota NT, Fidelis-de-Paula-Gomes CA, Pontes-Silva A, Pinheiro JS, de Jesus SFC, Apahaza GHS, da Silva Souza C, Avila MA, Dibai-Filho AV. 15-item Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ-15): structural and criterion validity on patients with chronic low back pain. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2022 Nov 12;23(1):978. doi: 10.1186/s12891-022-05953-y.
PubMed 36371173Franks J, Thwaites C, Morris ME. Pilates to Improve Core Muscle Activation in Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review. Healthcare (Basel). 2023 May 12;11(10):1404. doi: 10.3390/healthcare11101404.
PubMed 37239690Erawan, T., Sudaryanto, S., & Nur, M. a. (2021). Effectiveness Combination Muscle Energy Technique and Strain Counterstrain Lumbar and Functional Changes to The Range of Motion in Patients With Non Specific Low Back Pain. Urban Health, 3(1), 1-10.
Elahi, A. R., Seidi, F., & Karimi zadeh Ardakani, M. (2021). Effect of 8 Weeks of Selected Corrective Exercises on the Lumbar Lordosis Angle and LowerLimb Function in Non-Athlete Men with Lumbar Hyper Lordosis. Journal of Safety Promotion and Injury Prevention, 9(4), 304-314.
El Gendy, M. H., Hekal, H. N., Kadah, M. A., Hussein, H. M., & Ewais, N. F. (2022). Pilate mat exercise versus muscle energy technique on chronic non specific low back pain. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S5), 3570-3583.
Du S, Liu W, Cai S, Hu Y, Dong J. The efficacy of e-health in the self-management of chronic low back pain: A meta analysis. Int J Nurs Stud. 2020 Jun;106:103507. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.103507. Epub 2019 Dec 24.
PubMed 32320936Childress MA, Stuek SJ. Neck Pain: Initial Evaluation and Management. Am Fam Physician. 2020 Aug 1;102(3):150-156.
PubMed 32735440
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Muscle Energy Technique and Pilates Exercises on Pain and Physical Function in Patients With Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07458776
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- UOL/IREB/25/09/0044
- Conditions
- Nonspecific Low Back Pain
- Keywords
- Low Back Pain, Pilates Exercises, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Pain Management
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 72 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of LahoreUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- University of Lahore Hospital (ULH)
- Study start
- 30 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 25 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 12 Oct 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 Mar 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 randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the effects of Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) and Pilates exercises on pain and physical function in individuals with nonspecific low back pain. A total of 72 participants aged between 20 and 50 years were recruited from the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore. Participants were randomly allocated into two groups: one group received Muscle Energy Techniques and the other group performed Pilates exercises. Each intervention session lasted 60 minutes, conducted four days per week for six weeks. Pain intensity was assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), while physical function was evaluated using the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ). The results were analyzed to determine the comparative effectiveness of the two interventions in reducing pain and improving functional ability among patients with nonspecific low back pain.
Detailed description
Nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP) is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions affecting adults and is characterized by pain in the lumbar region without a specific underlying pathology such as disc herniation, fracture, or spinal stenosis. It can significantly affect daily functioning and quality of life.
Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) are manual therapy procedures in which the patient actively contracts a muscle against a controlled resistance applied by the therapist, followed by relaxation and stretching to improve muscle flexibility and joint mobility. Pilates exercises are structured exercises designed to strengthen the core muscles, improve posture, increase flexibility, and enhance body awareness.
This randomized clinical trial was conducted to compare the effectiveness of Muscle Energy Techniques and Pilates exercises in reducing pain and improving physical function in individuals with nonspecific low back pain. Seventy-two participants were recruited and randomly assigned into two groups. Group A received Muscle Energy Techniques, while Group B performed Pilates exercises. Both groups underwent 60-minute treatment sessions, four times per week for six weeks.
Pain intensity was measured using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), and physical function was assessed using the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ). Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS version 27. Independent t-tests were used for between-group comparisons and repeated ANOVA was applied for within-group analysis.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Two groups were formed. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either Muscle Energy Techniques or Pilates exercises for six weeks, and outcomes were compared between groups.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle Energy Technique Group | Experimental | Other: Muscle Energy TechniqueParticipants in this group received Muscle Energy Techniques including post-isometric relaxation and reciprocal inhibition techniques targeting the iliopsoas, quadratus lumborum, and erector spinae muscles. Each treatment session lasted 60 minutes and was conducted four times per week for six weeks. |
| Pilates Exercise Group | Active comparator | Behavioral: Pilates ExercisesParticipants in this group performed a structured Pilates exercise program including core strengthening, flexibility exercises, and postural control activities for 60 minutes per session, four times per week for six weeks. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 50 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Individuals aged 20-50 years
- Both males and females
- Pain lasting for at least 2-3 months
- Pain score greater than 3 on Numeric Pain Rating Scale
- Participants who had not received physiotherapy treatment for low back pain
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- History of lumbar radiculopathy
- Use of painkiller medications
- Spinal pathologies such as prolapsed disc, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, vertebral fractures, or spinal infections
- Systemic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, fibromyalgia, or malignancy
- Pregnant women
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle Energy TechniqueMuscle Energy Technique is a manual therapy intervention where the patient performs voluntary muscle contractions against therapist resistance followed by stretching to improve muscle flexibility, reduce pain, and enhance joint mobility. | Other | Muscle Energy Technique Group |
| Pilates ExercisesPilates exercises are structured physical exercises focusing on core muscle strengthening, flexibility, posture improvement, and body awareness to enhance functional movement and reduce musculoskeletal pain. | Behavioural | Pilates Exercise Group |
Primary outcome
Pain Intensity
Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention
Pain intensity was assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), an 11-point scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain).
1 secondary outcome
Physical Function
Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention
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 9 Mar 2026.
- Background: PubMed 37934400Lytras D, Iakovidis P, Sykaras E, Kottaras A, Kasimis K, Myrogiannis I, Barouxakis A, Tarfali G. Effects of a tailored mat-Pilates exercise program for older adults on pain, functioning, and balance in women with chronic non-specific low back pain: a randomized controlled trial. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2023 Dec;35(12):3059-3071. doi: 10.1007/s40520-023-02604-7. Epub 2023 Nov 7.
- Background: PubMed 34079363Li W, Gong Y, Liu J, Guo Y, Tang H, Qin S, Zhao Y, Wang S, Xu Z, Chen B. Peripheral and Central Pathological Mechanisms of Chronic Low Back Pain: A Narrative Review. J Pain Res. 2021 May 27;14:1483-1494. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S306280. eCollection 2021.
- BackgroundKripa, S., & Kaur, H. (2021). Identifying relations between posture and pain in lower back pain patients: a narrative review. Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy, 26, 1-4.
- Background: PubMed 33646141Kersten RFMR, Fikkers J, Wolterbeek N, Oner FC, van Gaalen SM. Are the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire and Oswestry Disability Index interchangeable in patients after lumbar spinal fusion? J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2021;34(4):605-611. doi: 10.3233/BMR-200206.
- BackgroundKant, S., Urvashi, K. J., & Raman, R. K. (2024). Effectiveness of Core Stabilization Exercises vs. Traditional Physical Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain. Journal of Contemporary Clinical Practice, 10, 279-287.
- Background: PubMed 35584027Jenks A, Hoekstra T, van Tulder M, Ostelo RW, Rubinstein SM, Chiarotto A. Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire, Oswestry Disability Index, and Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale: Which Has Superior Measurement Properties in Older Adults With Low Back Pain? J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2022 Jul;52(7):457-469. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2022.10802. Epub 2022 May 18.
- Background: PubMed 34580864Hayden JA, Ellis J, Ogilvie R, Malmivaara A, van Tulder MW. Exercise therapy for chronic low back pain. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2021 Sep 28;9(9):CD009790. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009790.pub2.
- Background: PubMed 38058100Goudman L, Pilitsis JG, Billet B, De Vos R, Hanssens K, Billot M, Roulaud M, Rigoard P, Moens M. The level of agreement between the numerical rating scale and visual analogue scale for assessing pain intensity in adults with chronic pain. Anaesthesia. 2024 Feb;79(2):128-138. doi: 10.1111/anae.16151. Epub 2023 Dec 6.
- Background: PubMed 36371173Frota NT, Fidelis-de-Paula-Gomes CA, Pontes-Silva A, Pinheiro JS, de Jesus SFC, Apahaza GHS, da Silva Souza C, Avila MA, Dibai-Filho AV. 15-item Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ-15): structural and criterion validity on patients with chronic low back pain. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2022 Nov 12;23(1):978. doi: 10.1186/s12891-022-05953-y.
- Background: PubMed 37239690Franks J, Thwaites C, Morris ME. Pilates to Improve Core Muscle Activation in Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review. Healthcare (Basel). 2023 May 12;11(10):1404. doi: 10.3390/healthcare11101404.
- BackgroundErawan, T., Sudaryanto, S., & Nur, M. a. (2021). Effectiveness Combination Muscle Energy Technique and Strain Counterstrain Lumbar and Functional Changes to The Range of Motion in Patients With Non Specific Low Back Pain. Urban Health, 3(1), 1-10.
- BackgroundElahi, A. R., Seidi, F., & Karimi zadeh Ardakani, M. (2021). Effect of 8 Weeks of Selected Corrective Exercises on the Lumbar Lordosis Angle and LowerLimb Function in Non-Athlete Men with Lumbar Hyper Lordosis. Journal of Safety Promotion and Injury Prevention, 9(4), 304-314.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared because this study was conducted as an academic research project. The informed consent obtained from participants did not include provisions for public data sharing, and the dataset contains sensitive personal health information. Data will be stored securely and used only for academic and research purposes in accordance with institutional ethics approval
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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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Muscle Energy Technique and Pilates Exercises in people with Nonspecific Low Back Pain, run by University of Lahore 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 5 inclusion and 7 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 9 Mar 2026. 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. 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?
Pain Intensity (time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07458776, which also lists 25 linked publications.
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 9 Mar 2026.