Gluteus MaximusNCT07598812
Effect of Gluteus Maximus Strengthening on Back Pain, Range Of Motion and Endurance in Desk-Job Workers With Chronic Low Back Pain
A study testing Electrotherapy ( TENS or IF) , postural education , active range of motion for lumbar spine and strengthening exercises in people with Gluteus Maximus and Low Back Pain, run by Pharos University in Alexandria at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn Effect of strengthening of Gluteus maximum on 40 Desk- Job workers with low back pain and Range of motion he main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does strengthening of Glutes Maximum decrease the pain in Desk-Job worker with low back pain? 2. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 30 to 40 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Gluteus Maximus, Low Back Pain, Exercise Training
- What is being tested?
- Electrotherapy ( TENS or IF) , postural education , active range of motion for lumbar spine and strengthening exercises
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 Sep 2024to 31 Dec 2024
- 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 30 to 40 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- desk - job worker diagnosis of chronic low back pain Pain has been present for at least 3 months.
Who cannot join
- Participants with a history of
- Scoliosis
- lumbar stenosis
- lower limb deformities
- pregnancy
- pervious surgery
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- lumbar instability
- fracture or trauma
- taking analgesic drug
- malignant patients
- gynecological or obstetrics disorder like pre-menstrual pain
- Lumbar spondylolysis and spondlysis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- any neurological deficits were excluded.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Egypt1 site
Pharos University in Alexandria
Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, 00000
About this study
Official title: Effect of Gluteus Maximus Strengthening on Back Pain, Range Of Motion and Endurance in Desk-Job Workers With Chronic Low Back Pain: Randomize Controlled Trail
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn Effect of strengthening of Gluteus maximum on 40 Desk- Job workers with low back pain and Range of motion he main questions it aims to answer are:
- Does strengthening of Glutes Maximum decrease the pain in Desk-Job worker with low back pain?
- 1- Does strengthening of Glutes Maximum increase the Range of Motion in Desk-Job worker with low back pain?
Participants will:
- treated by: electrotherapy, postural education, active range of motion or Gluteus maximum strengthening.
- visit clinic 3 times per weeks for 4 weeks.
Read the detailed description
the purpose of study to learn the effect of strengthening of gluteal maximum on desk-job workers who have chronic low back pain on there pain and range of motion, 40 worker (20 males - 20 females) classified equally to two groups : Group A : treated with traditional methods which contains of Electrotherapy ( TENS or Interferential for 20 min. ) , postural education and active range of motion for lumbar spine . while Group B: treated by traditional methods in additional to gluteus maximum strengthening both groups recessive treatment 3 times per week for 4 weeks.
Evaluation:
- used VAS to asses pain level pre and post treatment,
- Universal goniometer used to asses range of motion of extension and flexion of lumbar spine pre and post treatment.
- Biering-Sorensen test used to asses back muscles pre and post-treatment.
- Modified schober's test used to asses the distance between lumbar vertebrae during flexion pre and post treatment
- Being tested
- Electrotherapy ( TENS or IF) , postural education , active range of motion for lumbar spine, strengthening exercises
- Keywords
- chronic low back pain, gluteus maximum, exercises training, range of motion, desk-job worker
- 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.
Electrotherapy ( TENS or IF) , postural education , active range of motion for lumbar spineOther
3 times per week for 4 weeks
strengthening exercisesOther
strengthening exercises for Gluteus Maximum 3 times per week for 4 weeks
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Experimental | Treated by Electrotherapy ( TENS or IF) , postural education , active range of motion for lumbar spine Receives: Other: Electrotherapy ( TENS or IF) , postural education , active range of motion for lumbar spine |
| Group B | Experimental | Treated by strengthening exercises for Gluteus maximum with Electrotherapy ( TENS or IF) , postural education , active range of motion for lumbar spine Receives: Other: Electrotherapy ( TENS or IF) , postural education , active range of motion for lumbar spine; Other: strengthening exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Visual analog scale
its score from 0 to 10 which ''0'' means no pain while ''10'' sever pain
Measured: 4 weeks
Range of motion of flexion and extension
Measured: 4 weeks
Modified Schober's test
Measured: 4 weeks
Biering -sorensen test
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 posted20 May 2026
- Study start1 Sep 2024
- Primary completion31 Dec 2024
- Study completion31 Dec 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Gluteus MaximusStudies 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
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Pharos University in Alexandria
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Moataz Abdelaal, Pharos University in Alexandria
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07598812
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- PUA 3202312313170
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 5 May 2026
- Last updated
- 22 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: all collected IPD all IPD resuls in a publication
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Gluteus Maximus Strengthening on Back Pain, Range Of Motion and Endurance in Desk-Job Workers With Chronic Low Back Pain: Randomize Controlled Trail
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07598812
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PUA 3202312313170
- Keywords
- chronic low back pain, gluteus maximum, exercises training, range of motion, desk-job worker
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Pharos University in AlexandriaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 20 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.
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn Effect of strengthening of Gluteus maximum on 40 Desk- Job workers with low back pain and Range of motion he main questions it aims to answer are:
- Does strengthening of Glutes Maximum decrease the pain in Desk-Job worker with low back pain?
- 1- Does strengthening of Glutes Maximum increase the Range of Motion in Desk-Job worker with low back pain?
Participants will:
- treated by: electrotherapy, postural education, active range of motion or Gluteus maximum strengthening.
- visit clinic 3 times per weeks for 4 weeks.
Detailed description
the purpose of study to learn the effect of strengthening of gluteal maximum on desk-job workers who have chronic low back pain on there pain and range of motion, 40 worker (20 males - 20 females) classified equally to two groups : Group A : treated with traditional methods which contains of Electrotherapy ( TENS or Interferential for 20 min. ) , postural education and active range of motion for lumbar spine . while Group B: treated by traditional methods in additional to gluteus maximum strengthening both groups recessive treatment 3 times per week for 4 weeks.
Evaluation:
- used VAS to asses pain level pre and post treatment,
- Universal goniometer used to asses range of motion of extension and flexion of lumbar spine pre and post treatment.
- Biering-Sorensen test used to asses back muscles pre and post-treatment.
- Modified schober's test used to asses the distance between lumbar vertebrae during flexion pre and post treatment
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Experimental | Other: Electrotherapy ( TENS or IF) , postural education , active range of motion for lumbar spineTreated by Electrotherapy ( TENS or IF) , postural education , active range of motion for lumbar spine |
| Group B | Experimental | Other: Electrotherapy ( TENS or IF) , postural education , active range of motion for lumbar spine, Other: strengthening exercisesTreated by strengthening exercises for Gluteus maximum with Electrotherapy ( TENS or IF) , postural education , active range of motion for lumbar spine |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 30 to 40 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- desk - job worker diagnosis of chronic low back pain Pain has been present for at least 3 months.
Key exclusion criteria (14 listed)
- Participants with a history of
- Scoliosis
- lumbar stenosis
- lower limb deformities
- pregnancy
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrotherapy ( TENS or IF) , postural education , active range of motion for lumbar spine3 times per week for 4 weeks | Other | Group A, Group B |
| strengthening exercisesstrengthening exercises for Gluteus Maximum 3 times per week for 4 weeks | Other | Group B |
Primary outcome
Visual analog scale
Time frame: 4 weeks
its score from 0 to 10 which ''0'' means no pain while ''10'' sever pain
Range of motion of flexion and extension
Time frame: 4 weeks
Modified Schober's test
Time frame: 4 weeks
Biering -sorensen test
Time frame: 4 weeks
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 22 May 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. all collected IPD all IPD resuls in a publication
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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 Electrotherapy ( TENS or IF) , postural education , active range of motion for lumbar spine and strengthening exercises in people with Gluteus Maximus and Low Back Pain, run by Pharos University in Alexandria at 1 site in Egypt.
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 1 inclusion and 14 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 22 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 Egypt. 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 analog scale (time frame: 4 weeks). The study lists 4 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 22 May 2026.