Low Back PainNCT07564765
Comparative Effect of Sahrmann's Exercises and Core Stabilization Exercises on Low Back Pain in Individuals With Lumbar Lordosis
A study testing Sahrmann's Exercises and Core Stabilization Exercises in people with Low Back Pain, run by Rashid Latif Medical College at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Comparative effect of Sahrmann's exercises and core stabilization exercises on low back pain in individuals with lumbar lordosis Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 60 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Low Back Pain
- What is being tested?
- Sahrmann's Exercises and Core Stabilization Exercises
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 72 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 10 Aug 2024to 20 Jan 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
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Male and Female patients
- Age 20-60
- Low back pain
- Functional disability
Who cannot join
- Pathological signs, Ankle injury, pregnant females, previous surgery
- History of any specific medication
- Regular high intensity exercise
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site
Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000
About this study
Comparative effect of Sahrmann's exercises and core stabilization exercises on low back pain in individuals with lumbar lordosis
Read the detailed description
Low Back pain is the most usual cause of disability and is worsening on a global scale. The prevalence of Low back pain is reported to be about 80%. Lumbar lordosis has significance because of its distinctive position and its direct contact with the pelvis. Increased lordosis leads to excessive compression of apophyseal joint. Sahrmann's exercises refers to address the muscular component by shortening long muscles, reducing the load on weak or long muscles, supporting weakened using specific muscles to train the patient to activate specific muscles in a precise manner, and emphasize correct use of muscles in postural positioning activity and functional activity. The commonly used core stability training programs is the McGill Big 3 core stability exercise which was introduced by McGill and Karpowicz. Core stability has an impressive effect even on prevention of low back and lumbar lordosis. Core stability training has been widely used in physical therapy as treatment of low back pain.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain
- Being tested
- Sahrmann's Exercises, Core Stabilization Exercises
- Keywords
- Core stabilization exercises, Low back pain, Lumbar lordosis
- Medical subject headings
- Low Back Pain, Lordosis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Sahrmann's ExercisesOther
Also called Exercise
Sahrmann's Exercises include exercises like Pelvic Clock which strengthen transverse abdominis and improve pelvic alignment. Its positions includes; Pelvic tilt (12 o'clock), Lateral pelvic shift (3 o'clock and 9 o'clock), Posterior pelvic tilt (6 o'clock) with 3 sets of 10-15 repetitions. Lumbar Extensions which enhance lumbar lordosis and strengthen erector spinae. Bridging which strengthen gluteus maximus and improve hip-pelvic alignment. Knee to Chest stretch which improves lumbar flexibility, mobility, enhances strength of hip and pelvic muscles.
Core Stabilization ExercisesOther
Also called Exercise
Core Stabilization Exercises includes; Curl-Up which strengthen the rectus abdominis and transverse abdominis muscles with 3 sets of 10-15 repetitions. Bird Dog which strengthen the extensor muscles, including the erector spinae and latissimus dorsi. Side Plank (Modified Plank) which strengthen the transverse abdominis and oblique muscles.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Sahrmann's Exercises | Experimental | Sahrmann's exercises refers to address the muscular component by shortening long muscles, reducing the load on weak or long muscles, supporting weakened using specific muscles to train the patient to activate specific muscles in a precise manner, and emphasize correct use of muscles in postural positioning activity and functional activity. Sahrmann's approach is based on biomechanical view and contains stretching and strengthening exercises. Receives: Other: Sahrmann's Exercises |
| Core Stabilization Exercises | Active comparator | The point of core stability exercises is to provide normal muscle function to increase spinal stability. The commonly used core stability training programs is the McGill Big 3 core stability exercise which was introduced by McGill and Karpowicz. Its main focus is on the influence of trunk stability on low back pain and lordosis. Core stability training re-educates the postural core muscles to stabilize the lumbopelvic region. Receives: Other: Core Stabilization Exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain Intensity
The intensity of pain was measured by a numerical pain rating scale is an accurate and reliable tool for measuring pain intensity. It is a scale rating from 0 to 10 (no pain to moderate pain and to severe pain).
Measured: Baseline and 4th week
Secondary outcomes (1)
Disability
Disability was measured by Oswestry disability index is a questionnaire includes total 10 sections and each section has 5 further statements related daily routine activities e.g. lifting, washing, walking, traveling, sitting etc. The possible score is 5 for each section. The score ranges from 0 (minimum disability) to 50 (maximum disability) indicating disability index.
Measured: Baseline and 4th week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 May 2026
- Study start10 Aug 2024
- Primary completion20 Jan 2025
- Study completion20 Jan 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- 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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Group A: Sahrmann's Exercies Patients received Sahrmann's exercises along with baseline treatment. Group B: Core Stabilization Exercises Patients received Core Stabilization Exercises along with baseline treatment.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 72 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Rashid Latif Medical College
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Fatima Zainab, Rashid Latif Medical College
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07564765
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRB/2024/160
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 27 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 11 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: The data will be shared on request.
Publications
LAURIN, E., MINERBI, A., BESEMANN, L. M., COURCHESNE, C. I. & GUPTA, G. 2022. The McGill Approach to Core Stabilization in the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain: A Review. medRxiv, 2022.01. 21.22269311.
NIROOMAND, T., RABIEI, M. & MOHAMMADI, B. 2023. Investigating the Effects Janda's and Sahrmann's Correcting Exercise Approaches on Trunk Muscles Function in Young Girls with Lower Crossed Syndrome. Journal of Advanced Sport Technology, 7, 48-58.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparative Effect of Sahrmann's Exercises and Core Stabilization Exercises on Low Back Pain in Individuals With Lumbar Lordosis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07564765
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IRB/2024/160
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain
- Keywords
- Core stabilization exercises, Low back pain, Lumbar lordosis
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 72 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Rashid Latif Medical CollegeUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Jan 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 4 May 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.
Comparative effect of Sahrmann's exercises and core stabilization exercises on low back pain in individuals with lumbar lordosis
Detailed description
Low Back pain is the most usual cause of disability and is worsening on a global scale. The prevalence of Low back pain is reported to be about 80%. Lumbar lordosis has significance because of its distinctive position and its direct contact with the pelvis. Increased lordosis leads to excessive compression of apophyseal joint. Sahrmann's exercises refers to address the muscular component by shortening long muscles, reducing the load on weak or long muscles, supporting weakened using specific muscles to train the patient to activate specific muscles in a precise manner, and emphasize correct use of muscles in postural positioning activity and functional activity. The commonly used core stability training programs is the McGill Big 3 core stability exercise which was introduced by McGill and Karpowicz. Core stability has an impressive effect even on prevention of low back and lumbar lordosis. Core stability training has been widely used in physical therapy as treatment of low back pain.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Group A: Sahrmann's Exercies Patients received Sahrmann's exercises along with baseline treatment. Group B: Core Stabilization Exercises Patients received Core Stabilization Exercises along with baseline treatment.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Sahrmann's Exercises | Experimental | Other: Sahrmann's ExercisesSahrmann's exercises refers to address the muscular component by shortening long muscles, reducing the load on weak or long muscles, supporting weakened using specific muscles to train the patient to activate specific muscles in a precise manner, and emphasize correct use of muscles in postural positioning activity and functional activity. Sahrmann's approach is based on biomechanical view and contains stretching and strengthening exercises. |
| Core Stabilization Exercises | Active comparator | Other: Core Stabilization ExercisesThe point of core stability exercises is to provide normal muscle function to increase spinal stability. The commonly used core stability training programs is the McGill Big 3 core stability exercise which was introduced by McGill and Karpowicz. Its main focus is on the influence of trunk stability on low back pain and lordosis. Core stability training re-educates the postural core muscles to stabilize the lumbopelvic region. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Male and Female patients
- Age 20-60
- Low back pain
- Functional disability
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Pathological signs, Ankle injury, pregnant females, previous surgery
- History of any specific medication
- Regular high intensity exercise
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sahrmann's ExercisesAlso: ExerciseSahrmann's Exercises include exercises like Pelvic Clock which strengthen transverse abdominis and improve pelvic alignment. Its positions includes; Pelvic tilt (12 o'clock), Lateral pelvic shift (3 o'clock and 9 o'clock), Posterior pelvic tilt (6 o'clock) with 3 sets of 10-15 repetitions. Lumbar Extensions which enhance lumbar lordosis and strengthen erector spinae. Bridging which strengthen gluteus maximus and improve hip-pelvic alignment. Knee to Chest stretch which improves lumbar flexibility, mobility, enhances strength of hip and pelvic muscles. | Other | Sahrmann's Exercises |
| Core Stabilization ExercisesAlso: ExerciseCore Stabilization Exercises includes; Curl-Up which strengthen the rectus abdominis and transverse abdominis muscles with 3 sets of 10-15 repetitions. Bird Dog which strengthen the extensor muscles, including the erector spinae and latissimus dorsi. Side Plank (Modified Plank) which strengthen the transverse abdominis and oblique muscles. | Other | Core Stabilization Exercises |
Primary outcome
Pain Intensity
Time frame: Baseline and 4th week
The intensity of pain was measured by a numerical pain rating scale is an accurate and reliable tool for measuring pain intensity. It is a scale rating from 0 to 10 (no pain to moderate pain and to severe pain).
1 secondary outcome
Disability
Time frame: Baseline and 4th week
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 11 May 2026.
- BackgroundLAURIN, E., MINERBI, A., BESEMANN, L. M., COURCHESNE, C. I. & GUPTA, G. 2022. The McGill Approach to Core Stabilization in the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain: A Review. medRxiv, 2022.01. 21.22269311.
- BackgroundNIROOMAND, T., RABIEI, M. & MOHAMMADI, B. 2023. Investigating the Effects Janda's and Sahrmann's Correcting Exercise Approaches on Trunk Muscles Function in Young Girls with Lower Crossed Syndrome. Journal of Advanced Sport Technology, 7, 48-58.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. The data will be shared on request.
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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 Sahrmann's Exercises and Core Stabilization Exercises in people with Low Back Pain, run by Rashid Latif Medical College 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 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 11 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 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 4th week). 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 NCT07564765, which also lists 2 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 11 May 2026.