Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)NCT07684118
Egoscue and Core Stabilization for Chronic Low Back Pain
A study testing Egoscue exercises and Core stabilization exercises in people with Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), run by University of Lahore at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Chronic low back pain is a widespread musculoskeletal condition that limits mobility and affects quality of life. It is often caused due to the poor posture, hyperlordosis and weak core muscles. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 55 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)
- What is being tested?
- Egoscue exercises and Core stabilization exercises
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 64 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 15 Nov 2025to 15 Sep 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 25 to 55 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients aged 25-55 years , both genders
- Pain 4-7/10 (NPRS)
- Patients with chronic low back pain
- Hyperlumbar lordosis
Who cannot join
- Patients with lumbar radiculopathy
- Patients taking painkiller medications, patients with other spinal pathologies
- Patients with neurological conditions (e.g., stroke, multiple sclerosis), patients with any cardiac or psychological disorders
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
The university of lahore teaching hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54782
About this study
Official title: Egoscue Based Postural Correction Combined With Core Stabilization Exercises in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
Chronic low back pain is a widespread musculoskeletal condition that limits mobility and affects quality of life. It is often caused due to the poor posture, hyperlordosis and weak core muscles. This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of egoscue based postural correction combined with core stabilization exercises compared to core stabilization exercises alone in managing chronic low back pain. The primary outcomes measures includes numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), disability (Oswestry Disability Index), while secondary outcomes includes range of motion (Inclinometer), and posture (flexicurve Ruler).
Read the detailed description
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a highly prevalent musculoskeletal condition characterized by pain and discomfort in the lumbar region. It significantly affects functional activities, posture, mobility, and quality of life. Persistent low back pain may lead to muscle weakness, reduced spinal stability, limited range of motion, and increased disability in daily activities. Poor posture, especially lumbar hyperlordosis, is considered one of the contributing biomechanical factors associated with chronic low back pain. Core stabilization exercises are widely used in physiotherapy rehabilitation for chronic low back pain. Improvement in core muscle activation helps enhance spinal stability, reduce mechanical stress on the lumbar spine, improve functional performance, and decrease pain intensity.
Egoscue-based postural correction exercises are designed to improve body alignment, muscle balance, and postural symmetry through a sequence of therapeutic exercises. These exercises focus on correcting abnormal posture, restoring muscular balance, and improving movement patterns.
Although both core stabilization exercises and Egoscue-based postural correction exercises have individually shown beneficial effects in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, there is limited evidence regarding their combined effectiveness in patients with chronic low back pain associated with lumbar hyperlordosis.
Therefore, this randomized clinical trial aims to compare Egoscue-based postural correction combined with core stabilization exercises versus core stabilization exercises alone in patients with chronic low back pain.
Pain intensity will be measured using the numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), and functional disability Urdu Version of the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Secondary outcomes will include lumbar range of motion measured by inclinometer and posture/lumbar lordosis assessed by the Flexicurve ruler. The findings of this study may provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of combining Egoscue-based postural correction with core stabilization exercises for improving pain, disability, posture, and spinal mobility in patients with chronic low back pain.
- Conditions
- Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)
- Being tested
- Egoscue exercises, Core stabilization exercises
- Keywords
- Egoscue, Postural correction, Core stabilization exercises, Chronic low back pain, Hyperlordosis, Disability, Posture, Range of motion, numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), Oswestry Disability index (ODI)
- Medical subject headings
- Swayback
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Egoscue exercisesOther
- Physiotherapy care:10 minutes hot pack therapy combined with TENS for pain relief, reduce muscle spasm,and muscle relaxation before exercise
- Egoscue exercises:20 minutes Egoscue-based postural correction exercises including Static Back Exercise,Static Back with Breathing,Abdominal Contraction,Abductor Press(3sets 5reps)hold10sec,Overhead Extension,Elbow Curls on Wall,Static Wall, Upper Spinal Twist,Pelvic Tilts,Supine Groin Progression,Air Bench.(3sets 5reps)
- Core stabilization exercises:15 minutes core stabilization exercises including Crook Lying Position(20sec),Crook Lying with One Leg Extended,Quadruped with Neutral Head(3X5reps),Plank Position(10sec),prone lying arm at side(15sec),Sitting Erect on Chair,trunk muscle activation,and postural control.
- Treatment schedule:Session will consist 45 minutes including 10 minutes hot pack with TENS,20 minutes Egoscue exercises, and 15 minutes core stabilization exercises.Treatment will be provided 3 sessions per week for 8 weeks
Core stabilization exercisesOther
- Physiotherapy care: 10 minutes of hot pack therapy combined with TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) for pain relief, reduction of muscle spasm, and muscle relaxation before exercise intervention.
- Core stabilization exercises:15 minutes core stabilization exercises including Crook Lying Position(20sec),Crook Lying with One Leg Extended,Quadruped with Neutral Head(3X5reps),Plank Position(10sec),prone lying arm at side(15sec),Sitting Erect on Chair,trunk muscle activation,and postural control.
- Treatment schedule: Total treatment session will consist of 45 minutes including 10 minutes of hot pack with TENS and 35 minutes of core stabilization exercises. Treatment will be provided 3 sessions per week for 8 weeks.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Egoscue Exercises Combined with Core Stabilization Exercises | Experimental | These patients will receive Egoscue-based postural correction exercises combined with core stabilization exercises alongside physiotherapy care for the management of chronic low back pain. Receives: Other: Egoscue exercises; Other: Core stabilization exercises |
| Core Stabilization Exercises | Active comparator | These patients will receive core stabilization exercises alongside physiotherapy care for the management of chronic low back pain with hyperlumbar lordosis. Receives: Other: Core stabilization exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain Intensity
Pain intensity will be assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), an 11-point self-reported pain scale ranging from 0 to 10, where 0 = no pain and 10 = worst pain imaginable. Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity (worse outcome)
Measured: Baseline, 4th week and at 8 weeks of intervention
Secondary outcomes (3)
Functional Disability
Functional disability will be assessed using the Urdu version of the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). The ODI consists of 10 items, each scored from 0 to 5, with a total score ranging from 0 to 50, which is commonly expressed as a percentage (0% to 100%). Higher scores indicate greater disability and poorer functional status (worse outcome)
Measured: Baseline, 4th week and at 8 weeks of intervention
Lumbar Range of Motion (ROM)
Lumbar spine range of motion measured using an Inclinometer, a reliable tool for assessing joint angle movement.
Measured: Baseline, 4th week and at 8 weeks of intervention
Postural Alignment
Lumbar lordosis and postural changes assessed using a Flexicurve Ruler, which measures spinal curvature by tracing the contour of the lumbar spine
Measured: Baseline, 4 weeks and at 8th week of intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Jul 2026
- Study start15 Nov 2025
- Primary completion15 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Sep 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)Studies 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
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 64 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Lahore
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Sahreen Anwar, PhD, Study chair, University of Lahore
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07684118
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- UOL/IREB/25/12/0038
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 28 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 16 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- 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 16 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Egoscue Based Postural Correction Combined With Core Stabilization Exercises in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07684118
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- UOL/IREB/25/12/0038
- Conditions
- Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)
- Keywords
- Egoscue, Postural correction, Core stabilization exercises, Chronic low back pain, Hyperlordosis, Disability, Posture, Range of motion
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Enrolling by invitation
- Enrolment
- 64 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of LahoreUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 6 Jul 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.
Chronic low back pain is a widespread musculoskeletal condition that limits mobility and affects quality of life. It is often caused due to the poor posture, hyperlordosis and weak core muscles. This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of egoscue based postural correction combined with core stabilization exercises compared to core stabilization exercises alone in managing chronic low back pain. The primary outcomes measures includes numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), disability (Oswestry Disability Index), while secondary outcomes includes range of motion (Inclinometer), and posture (flexicurve Ruler).
Detailed description
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a highly prevalent musculoskeletal condition characterized by pain and discomfort in the lumbar region. It significantly affects functional activities, posture, mobility, and quality of life. Persistent low back pain may lead to muscle weakness, reduced spinal stability, limited range of motion, and increased disability in daily activities. Poor posture, especially lumbar hyperlordosis, is considered one of the contributing biomechanical factors associated with chronic low back pain. Core stabilization exercises are widely used in physiotherapy rehabilitation for chronic low back pain. Improvement in core muscle activation helps enhance spinal stability, reduce mechanical stress on the lumbar spine, improve functional performance, and decrease pain intensity.
Egoscue-based postural correction exercises are designed to improve body alignment, muscle balance, and postural symmetry through a sequence of therapeutic exercises. These exercises focus on correcting abnormal posture, restoring muscular balance, and improving movement patterns.
Although both core stabilization exercises and Egoscue-based postural correction exercises have individually shown beneficial effects in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, there is limited evidence regarding their combined effectiveness in patients with chronic low back pain associated with lumbar hyperlordosis.
Therefore, this randomized clinical trial aims to compare Egoscue-based postural correction combined with core stabilization exercises versus core stabilization exercises alone in patients with chronic low back pain.
Pain intensity will be measured using the numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), and functional disability Urdu Version of the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Secondary outcomes will include lumbar range of motion measured by inclinometer and posture/lumbar lordosis assessed by the Flexicurve ruler. The findings of this study may provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of combining Egoscue-based postural correction with core stabilization exercises for improving pain, disability, posture, and spinal mobility in patients with chronic low back pain.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Egoscue Exercises Combined with Core Stabilization Exercises | Experimental | Other: Egoscue exercises, Other: Core stabilization exercisesThese patients will receive Egoscue-based postural correction exercises combined with core stabilization exercises alongside physiotherapy care for the management of chronic low back pain. |
| Core Stabilization Exercises | Active comparator | Other: Core stabilization exercisesThese patients will receive core stabilization exercises alongside physiotherapy care for the management of chronic low back pain with hyperlumbar lordosis. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 55 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Patients aged 25-55 years , both genders
- Pain 4-7/10 (NPRS)
- Patients with chronic low back pain
- Hyperlumbar lordosis
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Patients with lumbar radiculopathy
- Patients taking painkiller medications, patients with other spinal pathologies
- Patients with neurological conditions (e.g., stroke, multiple sclerosis), patients with any cardiac or psychological disorders
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Egoscue exercises* Physiotherapy care:10 minutes hot pack therapy combined with TENS for pain relief, reduce muscle spasm,and muscle relaxation before exercise * Egoscue exercises:20 minutes Egoscue-based postural correction exercises including Static Back Exercise,Static Back with Breathing,Abdominal Contraction,Abductor Press(3sets 5reps)hold10sec,Overhead Extension,Elbow Curls on Wall,Static Wall, Upper Spinal Twist,Pelvic Tilts,Supine Groin Progression,Air Bench.(3sets 5reps) * Core stabilization exercises:15 minutes core stabilization exercises including Crook Lying Position(20sec),Crook Lying with One Leg Extended,Quadruped with Neutral Head(3X5reps),Plank Position(10sec),prone lying arm at side(15sec),Sitting Erect on Chair,trunk muscle activation,and postural control. * Treatment schedule:Session will consist 45 minutes including 10 minutes hot pack with TENS,20 minutes Egoscue exercises, and 15 minutes core stabilization exercises.Treatment will be provided 3 sessions per week for 8 weeks | Other | Egoscue Exercises Combined with Core Stabilization Exercises |
| Core stabilization exercises* Physiotherapy care: 10 minutes of hot pack therapy combined with TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) for pain relief, reduction of muscle spasm, and muscle relaxation before exercise intervention. * Core stabilization exercises:15 minutes core stabilization exercises including Crook Lying Position(20sec),Crook Lying with One Leg Extended,Quadruped with Neutral Head(3X5reps),Plank Position(10sec),prone lying arm at side(15sec),Sitting Erect on Chair,trunk muscle activation,and postural control. * Treatment schedule: Total treatment session will consist of 45 minutes including 10 minutes of hot pack with TENS and 35 minutes of core stabilization exercises. Treatment will be provided 3 sessions per week for 8 weeks. | Other | Core Stabilization Exercises, Egoscue Exercises Combined with Core Stabilization Exercises |
Primary outcome
Pain Intensity
Time frame: Baseline, 4th week and at 8 weeks of intervention
Pain intensity will be assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), an 11-point self-reported pain scale ranging from 0 to 10, where 0 = no pain and 10 = worst pain imaginable. Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity (worse outcome)
3 secondary outcomes
Functional Disability
Time frame: Baseline, 4th week and at 8 weeks of intervention
Lumbar Range of Motion (ROM)
Time frame: Baseline, 4th week and at 8 weeks of intervention
Postural Alignment
Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks and at 8th week of intervention
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 16 Jul 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.
Sahreen Anwar, PhD study chair
University of Lahore
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Egoscue exercises and Core stabilization exercises in people with Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), 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 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: enrolling by invitation, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Jul 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?
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, 4th week and at 8 weeks of intervention). 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 16 Jul 2026.