Treatment AdherenceNCT07801053
Suspension Exercises vs Conventional Physiotherapy for Chronic Low Back Pain
A study testing Suspension Exercises Using the Redcord® Neurac Method and Conventional Physiotherapy in people with Treatment Adherence, run by Lebanese German University at 1 site in Lebanon.
Trial summary
This study compared the effectiveness of suspension exercises based on the Neurac method with conventional physiotherapy in adults with chronic non-specific low back pain. The study evaluated changes in pain intensity, health-related quality of life, and functional performance following a six-week intervention. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 60 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Treatment Adherence
- What is being tested?
- Suspension Exercises Using the Redcord® Neurac Method and Conventional Physiotherapy
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 80 participants
- Where
- 1 siteLebanon
- Study dates
- 15 Jan 2026to 26 Aug 2026
- 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 25 to 60 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- 1. Adults aged 25 to 60 years with chronic non-specific low back pain.
- 2. No history of previous spinal surgery.
- 3. No history of major lumbar trauma.
- 4. Pain intensity of ≥3/10 on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).
- 5. Ability to understand the instructions and complete the questionnaires.
- 6. No previous participation in a suspension exercise program
Who cannot join
- Recent lumbar trauma.
- Spinal surgery performed less than six months before enrollment.
- Pregnancy.
- Severe cognitive or psychological disorders.
- Refusal to participate.
- Severe cardiovascular complications.
- Acute joint pain limiting the ability to perform the exercises.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Comparison of the Effectiveness of Suspension Exercises and Conventional Physiotherapy in Adults With Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study compared the effectiveness of suspension exercises based on the Neurac method with conventional physiotherapy in adults with chronic non-specific low back pain. The study evaluated changes in pain intensity, health-related quality of life, and functional performance following a six-week intervention.
- Conditions
- Treatment Adherence
- Being tested
- Suspension Exercises Using the Redcord® Neurac Method, Conventional Physiotherapy
- Medical subject headings
- Treatment Adherence and Compliance
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Suspension Exercises Using the Redcord® Neurac MethodBehavioural
A standardized suspension exercise program based on the Redcord® Neurac method, consisting of 12 supervised treatment sessions over 6 weeks.
Conventional PhysiotherapyBehavioural
A standardized conventional physiotherapy program consisting of thermotherapy, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and a home exercise program, delivered in 12 supervised treatment sessions over 6 weeks.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Exercise Group | Experimental | Participants received a standardized suspension exercise program based on the Redcord® Neurac method. The intervention consisted of 12 supervised treatment sessions delivered over a period of 6 weeks. Receives: Behavioral: Suspension Exercises Using the Redcord® Neurac Method |
| Conventional Physiotherapy Group | Active comparator | Participants received a standardized conventional physiotherapy program consisting of thermotherapy, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and a home exercise program. The intervention consisted of 12 supervised treatment sessions delivered over a period of 6 weeks. Receives: Behavioral: Conventional Physiotherapy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Pain Intensity Measured by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Pain intensity was assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Change in pain intensity was evaluated by comparing the VAS score before and after the six-week intervention.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention
Secondary outcomes (2)
Change in Health-Related Quality of Life Measured by the Short Form-36 (SF-36)
Health-related quality of life was assessed using the Short Form-36 (SF-36) questionnaire. Change in SF-36 scores was evaluated by comparing measurements obtained before and after the six-week intervention.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention
Change in Functional Performance Assessed by the Neurac Test Procedure
Functional performance was assessed using the Neurac test procedure. Change in functional performance was evaluated by comparing measurements obtained before and after the six-week intervention.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Sep 2026
- Study start15 Jan 2026
- Primary completion26 Jun 2026
- Study completion26 Aug 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Treatment AdherenceStudies 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
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Lebanese German University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Marie-Louise Ayoub, Lebanese German University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07801053
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- LGU-DPT-RCT-2026-03
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 28 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 3 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- 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 3 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison of the Effectiveness of Suspension Exercises and Conventional Physiotherapy in Adults With Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07801053
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- LGU-DPT-RCT-2026-03
- Conditions
- Treatment Adherence
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Lebanese German UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 26 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 26 Aug 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 3 Sep 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 study compared the effectiveness of suspension exercises based on the Neurac method with conventional physiotherapy in adults with chronic non-specific low back pain. The study evaluated changes in pain intensity, health-related quality of life, and functional performance following a six-week intervention.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Exercise Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Suspension Exercises Using the Redcord® Neurac MethodParticipants received a standardized suspension exercise program based on the Redcord® Neurac method. The intervention consisted of 12 supervised treatment sessions delivered over a period of 6 weeks. |
| Conventional Physiotherapy Group | Active comparator | Behavioral: Conventional PhysiotherapyParticipants received a standardized conventional physiotherapy program consisting of thermotherapy, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and a home exercise program. The intervention consisted of 12 supervised treatment sessions delivered over a period of 6 weeks. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- 1. Adults aged 25 to 60 years with chronic non-specific low back pain.
- 2. No history of previous spinal surgery.
- 3. No history of major lumbar trauma.
- 4. Pain intensity of ≥3/10 on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).
- 5. Ability to understand the instructions and complete the questionnaires.
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Recent lumbar trauma.
- Spinal surgery performed less than six months before enrollment.
- Pregnancy.
- Severe cognitive or psychological disorders.
- Refusal to participate.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Exercises Using the Redcord® Neurac MethodA standardized suspension exercise program based on the Redcord® Neurac method, consisting of 12 supervised treatment sessions over 6 weeks. | Behavioural | Suspension Exercise Group |
| Conventional PhysiotherapyA standardized conventional physiotherapy program consisting of thermotherapy, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and a home exercise program, delivered in 12 supervised treatment sessions over 6 weeks. | Behavioural | Conventional Physiotherapy Group |
Primary outcome
Change in Pain Intensity Measured by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention
Pain intensity was assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Change in pain intensity was evaluated by comparing the VAS score before and after the six-week intervention.
2 secondary outcomes
Change in Health-Related Quality of Life Measured by the Short Form-36 (SF-36)
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention
Change in Functional Performance Assessed by the Neurac Test Procedure
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week 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 3 Sep 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. 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 Suspension Exercises Using the Redcord® Neurac Method and Conventional Physiotherapy in people with Treatment Adherence, run by Lebanese German University at 1 site in Lebanon.
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 6 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 3 Sep 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 Lebanon. 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?
Change in Pain Intensity Measured by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) (time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week 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 3 Sep 2026.