Low Back Pain, MechanicalNCT07523906
Effects of Lumbar Stabilization Exercises Versus Muscular Chain Therapy in Patients With Mechanical Chronic Low Back Pain
A study testing Lumbar Stabilization Exercises and Muscular Chain Therapy in people with Low Back Pain, Mechanical, run by Ibadat International University, Islamabad at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effectiveness of lumbar stabilization exercises and muscular chain therapy on reducing pain intensity and functional disability in patients with mechanical CLBP. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Low Back Pain, Mechanical
- What is being tested?
- Lumbar Stabilization Exercises and Muscular Chain Therapy
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 42 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 4 Feb 2026to 15 Jun 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 18 to 30 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients aged between 18-30 years will be included in the study.
- Participants must have a history of mechanical CLBP.
- The pain must be localized to the lumbar region.
- Participants must be able to perform physical activities and participate in exercise-based interventions.
- Participants who have pain range > 4 will be included in the study.
Who cannot join
- Patient with structural lesions, such as spondylolisthesis, stenosis, vertebral bone fracture, scoliosis and kyphosis on x-ray, will be excluded.
- Pregnant females would be excluded.
- Females with a history of neurological, infections, and systemic disease, including cerebrovascular disease, spondylitis, cancer, spinal cord disease, cauda equine, rheumatologic disorders.
- Females who have undergone spinal surgery or any surgical intervention related to the lower back or pelvis will be excluded.
- Lumbar radiculopathy will be excluded in the study.
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, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Faculty of Allied Health & Biological Sciences
Islamabad
Muhammad Nazim Farooq, PhD-PT, 0092514486422 ext. 118, dean@ahbs.iiui.edu.pk
About this study
Official title: Effects of Lumbar Stabilization Exercises Versus Muscular Chain Therapy on Pain and Functional Disability in Patients With Mechanical Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effectiveness of lumbar stabilization exercises and muscular chain therapy on reducing pain intensity and functional disability in patients with mechanical CLBP.
- Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups:
- Group A: Lumbar stabilization exercises
- Group B: Muscular chain therapy (posterior sagittal muscle chain)
Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and on week 6 to evaluate which exercise program is more effective in reducing pain and improving functional outcomes.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Mechanical
- Being tested
- Lumbar Stabilization Exercises, Muscular Chain Therapy
- Keywords
- Low Back Pain, Lumbar Stabilization Exercises, Muscular Chain Therapy, Functional Disability
- 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.
Lumbar Stabilization ExercisesOther
Participants will receive lumbar stabilization exercises (Abdominal drawing-in maneuver, Pelvic tilts, Bridging exercise), Repetitions: 10-15 reps per exercise- Sets: 2-3 sets per exercise, Rest Between Sets: 30-45 seconds.
Muscular Chain TherapyOther
- Straightening the lumbar spine while maintaining hip neutrality and preventing knee flexion.
- Hip flexion while avoiding lumbar flexion. Static holds: 3-5 repetitions per posture, Hold Duration: 2-3 minutes initially, progressing to 5 minutes ,Rest Interval: 1-2 minutes between repetitions
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Lumbar Stabilization Exercises | Experimental | Participants will receive lumbar stabilization exercises (Abdominal drawing-in maneuver, Pelvic tilts, Bridging exercise), Repetitions: 10-15 reps per exercise- Sets: 2-3 sets per exercise, Rest Between Sets: 30-45 seconds. Receives: Other: Lumbar Stabilization Exercises |
| Muscular Chain Therapy | Experimental | 1. Straightening the lumbar spine while maintaining hip neutrality and preventing knee flexion.
2. Hip flexion while avoiding lumbar flexion. Static holds: 3-5 repetitions per posture, Hold Duration: 2-3 minutes initially, progressing to 5 minutes ,Rest Interval: 1-2 minutes between repetitions Receives: Other: Muscular Chain Therapy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain Intensity
Pain Intensity will be measured by Numerical Pain Rating Scale
Measured: Assessment will be done at baseline and on Week 6.
Functional Disability
Functional Disability will be assessed using Oswestry Disability Index
Measured: Assessment will be done at baseline and on Week 6
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Apr 2026
- Study start4 Feb 2026
- Primary completion30 May 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Jun 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 Pain, MechanicalStudies 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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 42 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ibadat International University, Islamabad
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Muhammad Nazim Farooq, PhD-PT, Principal investigator, Ibadat International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07523906
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IIUI/RERC/ADT/2026/01/223
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 5 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 13 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Lumbar Stabilization Exercises Versus Muscular Chain Therapy on Pain and Functional Disability in Patients With Mechanical Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07523906
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IIUI/RERC/ADT/2026/01/223
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Mechanical
- Keywords
- Low Back Pain, Lumbar Stabilization Exercises, Muscular Chain Therapy, Functional Disability
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 42 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Ibadat International University, IslamabadUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 4 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 May 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 13 Apr 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.
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effectiveness of lumbar stabilization exercises and muscular chain therapy on reducing pain intensity and functional disability in patients with mechanical CLBP.
- Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups:
- Group A: Lumbar stabilization exercises
- Group B: Muscular chain therapy (posterior sagittal muscle chain)
Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and on week 6 to evaluate which exercise program is more effective in reducing pain and improving functional outcomes.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Lumbar Stabilization Exercises | Experimental | Other: Lumbar Stabilization ExercisesParticipants will receive lumbar stabilization exercises (Abdominal drawing-in maneuver, Pelvic tilts, Bridging exercise), Repetitions: 10-15 reps per exercise- Sets: 2-3 sets per exercise, Rest Between Sets: 30-45 seconds. |
| Muscular Chain Therapy | Experimental | Other: Muscular Chain Therapy1. Straightening the lumbar spine while maintaining hip neutrality and preventing knee flexion. 2. Hip flexion while avoiding lumbar flexion. Static holds: 3-5 repetitions per posture, Hold Duration: 2-3 minutes initially, progressing to 5 minutes ,Rest Interval: 1-2 minutes between repetitions |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Patients aged between 18-30 years will be included in the study.
- Participants must have a history of mechanical CLBP.
- The pain must be localized to the lumbar region.
- Participants must be able to perform physical activities and participate in exercise-based interventions.
- Participants who have pain range > 4 will be included in the study.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Patient with structural lesions, such as spondylolisthesis, stenosis, vertebral bone fracture, scoliosis and kyphosis on x-ray, will be excluded.
- Pregnant females would be excluded.
- Females with a history of neurological, infections, and systemic disease, including cerebrovascular disease, spondylitis, cancer, spinal cord disease, cauda equine, rheumatologic disorders.
- Females who have undergone spinal surgery or any surgical intervention related to the lower back or pelvis will be excluded.
- Lumbar radiculopathy will be excluded in the study.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lumbar Stabilization ExercisesParticipants will receive lumbar stabilization exercises (Abdominal drawing-in maneuver, Pelvic tilts, Bridging exercise), Repetitions: 10-15 reps per exercise- Sets: 2-3 sets per exercise, Rest Between Sets: 30-45 seconds. | Other | Lumbar Stabilization Exercises |
| Muscular Chain Therapy1. Straightening the lumbar spine while maintaining hip neutrality and preventing knee flexion. 2. Hip flexion while avoiding lumbar flexion. Static holds: 3-5 repetitions per posture, Hold Duration: 2-3 minutes initially, progressing to 5 minutes ,Rest Interval: 1-2 minutes between repetitions | Other | Muscular Chain Therapy |
Primary outcome
Pain Intensity
Time frame: Assessment will be done at baseline and on Week 6.
Pain Intensity will be measured by Numerical Pain Rating Scale
Functional Disability
Time frame: Assessment will be done at baseline and on Week 6
Functional Disability will be assessed using Oswestry Disability Index
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 13 Apr 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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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.
Muhammad Nazim Farooq, PhD-PT principal investigator
Ibadat 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 Lumbar Stabilization Exercises and Muscular Chain Therapy in people with Low Back Pain, Mechanical, run by Ibadat International University, Islamabad 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 5 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Apr 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?
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 Inza Farooq, MS-PT(MSK)* (00923115392269, inzafarooq9@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pain Intensity (time frame: Assessment will be done at baseline and on Week 6.). The study lists 2 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 Apr 2026.