Low Back PaincoreNCT07842653
Core Stability Exercise Among Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
A study testing core stability in people with Low Back Pain, run by Assiut University.
Trial summary
core stability exercise program for functional disability and self-efficacy among patients with chronic low back pain Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 80 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Low Back Pain
- What is being tested?
- core stability
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 120 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Sep 2026to Sep 2027
- 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 20 to 80 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Randomized sample of 120 patients of both sexes who will be between the ages of 20 and 80 years, diagnosed with low back pain, willing to participate and able to communicate with others will be eligible to participate in this study. Potential participants will be excluded if they are physically or mentally handicapped, disoriented \& comatose.
- Participants were randomized into two groups using a 1:1 allocation ratio. Randomization was achieved via a permuted block design with blocks of four to ensure balanced group sizes throughout the study. The randomization sequence was generated using a random number table by a researcher independent of the clinical team.
Who cannot join
- Participants will be excluded if they have specific spinal pathology including spinal fracture, tumor, infection, inflammatory spinal disease (e.g., ankylosing spondylitis) or neurological deficits, previous spinal surgery (History of lumbar spine surgery within the past 12 months), Psychiatric or cognitive disorders and severe comorbid conditions such as uncontrolled cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic disease.
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About this study
Official title: Nurse-led Based Core Stability Exercise Program for Functional Disability and Self-efficacy Among Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain: a Randomized Controlled Trial
core stability exercise program for functional disability and self-efficacy among patients with chronic low back pain
Read the detailed description
Low back pain (LBP) is a common musculoskeletal problem with high prevalence among middle-aged and older (de Souzaet al., 2019). It was estimated that 49-90% of people in developed countries will develop LBP at some point in their life. As the main contributor to the overall burden of musculoskeletal conditions, LBP remains the leading global cause of years of life with disability (YLDs) in 2019 worldwide. In Singapore, musculoskeletal disorder is the leading cause of YLDs and LBP accounted for 9.5% of total YLDs: 10.3% among those aged 15-49 years, 10.1% among those aged 50-69 years old and 7.7% among those aged 70 years and above (Wu et al .,2021).
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain
- Being tested
- core stability
- 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.
core stabilityOther
- "The intervention consisted of a structured nurse-led core stability program incorporating static holds (e.g., Plank, Bridge, and Bird Dog) and dynamic strengthening exercises (e.g., Russian Twist and Bicycle Crunches), performed in 2-3 sets of 5-15 repetitions or 15-60 second holds, 3-4 times per week for 10-12 weeks."
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| study group | Experimental | - "The intervention consisted of a structured nurse-led core stability program incorporating static holds (e.g., Plank, Bridge, and Bird Dog) and dynamic strengthening exercises (e.g., Russian Twist and Bicycle Crunches), performed in 2-3 sets of 5-15 repetitions or 15-60 second holds, 3-4 times per week for 10-12 weeks." Receives: Other: core stability |
| control | No intervention | • Control group will receive the routine care. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Tool II: Numeric Pain Rating Scale:
It developed by McCaffery et al., (1989) to assess the severity of pain. Commonly used to measure pain severity using a 0-10 scale, with 0 being no pain at all and 10 being worst pain imaginable. Description intensity ranging from "zero" refer to no pain, " 1-3" refer to mild pain, " 4-6" refer to moderate pain, and "7-10" refer to severe pain.
Measured: 3 month
Secondary outcomes (3)
Tool III: Oswestry Disability Index (ODI):
This tool developed by Fairbank, J. C., \& Pynsent, P. B. (2000). Its self-reported questionnaire used to measure functional disability associated with low back pain. It evaluates how pain affects a person's ability to perform everyday activities. The ODI is commonly used in clinical practice and research to assess baseline impairment and track functional change over time. The ODI consist 10 itemss that reflect functional areas commonly affected by low back pain include pain intensity, personal care. Lifting, walking, sitting, standing, sleeping, sex life, social life and traveling
Measured: 3 month
Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ)
The Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ) is a 10-item questionnaire developed by (Nicholas ., 2007). to assess the impact that pain is having on a respondent's life. The PSEQ is applicable to all persisting pain presentations. It enquires into the level of self-efficacy regarding a range of functions, including household chores, socialising, work, as well as coping with pain without medication.
Measured: 3 month
impact of health on an individual's everyday life
This tool developed by (Ware, J. et al., 1996). The SF-12 is a self-reported outcome measure assessing the impact of health on an individual's everyday life. It is often used as a quality of life measure. The SF-12 uses the exact eight domains as limitations in physical activities because of health problems, limitations in social activities because of physical or emotional problems, limitations in usual role activities because of physical health problems, bodily pain, general mental health (psychological distress and well-being), limitations in usual role activities because of emotional problems, vitality (energy and fatigue), general health perceptions.
Measured: 3 month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Sep 2026
- Study startSep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completionSep 2027 (estimated)
- Study completionSep 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Low Back PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Assiut UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- • Study group: will receive nurse-led based core stability exercise program for functional disability and self-efficacy
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Assiut University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Tasneem ahmed, Assiut University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07842653
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 11202601472
- Acronym
- core
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 21 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 25 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Nurse-led Based Core Stability Exercise Program for Functional Disability and Self-efficacy Among Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain: a Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07842653
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- core / 11202601472
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Assiut UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Sep 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Sep 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 25 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.
core stability exercise program for functional disability and self-efficacy among patients with chronic low back pain
Detailed description
Low back pain (LBP) is a common musculoskeletal problem with high prevalence among middle-aged and older (de Souzaet al., 2019). It was estimated that 49-90% of people in developed countries will develop LBP at some point in their life. As the main contributor to the overall burden of musculoskeletal conditions, LBP remains the leading global cause of years of life with disability (YLDs) in 2019 worldwide. In Singapore, musculoskeletal disorder is the leading cause of YLDs and LBP accounted for 9.5% of total YLDs: 10.3% among those aged 15-49 years, 10.1% among those aged 50-69 years old and 7.7% among those aged 70 years and above (Wu et al .,2021).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- • Study group: will receive nurse-led based core stability exercise program for functional disability and self-efficacy
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| study group | Experimental | Other: core stability- "The intervention consisted of a structured nurse-led core stability program incorporating static holds (e.g., Plank, Bridge, and Bird Dog) and dynamic strengthening exercises (e.g., Russian Twist and Bicycle Crunches), performed in 2-3 sets of 5-15 repetitions or 15-60 second holds, 3-4 times per week for 10-12 weeks." |
| control | No intervention | –• Control group will receive the routine care. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Randomized sample of 120 patients of both sexes who will be between the ages of 20 and 80 years, diagnosed with low back pain, willing to participate and able to communicate with others will be eligible to participate in this study. Potential participants will be excluded if they are physically or mentally handicapped, disoriented \& comatose.
- Participants were randomized into two groups using a 1:1 allocation ratio. Randomization was achieved via a permuted block design with blocks of four to ensure balanced group sizes throughout the study. The randomization sequence was generated using a random number table by a researcher independent of the clinical team.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Participants will be excluded if they have specific spinal pathology including spinal fracture, tumor, infection, inflammatory spinal disease (e.g., ankylosing spondylitis) or neurological deficits, previous spinal surgery (History of lumbar spine surgery within the past 12 months), Psychiatric or cognitive disorders and severe comorbid conditions such as uncontrolled cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic disease.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| core stability- "The intervention consisted of a structured nurse-led core stability program incorporating static holds (e.g., Plank, Bridge, and Bird Dog) and dynamic strengthening exercises (e.g., Russian Twist and Bicycle Crunches), performed in 2-3 sets of 5-15 repetitions or 15-60 second holds, 3-4 times per week for 10-12 weeks." | Other | study group |
Primary outcome
Tool II: Numeric Pain Rating Scale:
Time frame: 3 month
It developed by McCaffery et al., (1989) to assess the severity of pain. Commonly used to measure pain severity using a 0-10 scale, with 0 being no pain at all and 10 being worst pain imaginable. Description intensity ranging from "zero" refer to no pain, " 1-3" refer to mild pain, " 4-6" refer to moderate pain, and "7-10" refer to severe pain.
3 secondary outcomes
Tool III: Oswestry Disability Index (ODI):
Time frame: 3 month
Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ)
Time frame: 3 month
impact of health on an individual's everyday life
Time frame: 3 month
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 25 Sep 2026.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing core stability in people with Low Back Pain, run by Assiut University.
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 2 inclusion and 2 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
Tool II: Numeric Pain Rating Scale: (time frame: 3 month). 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 25 Sep 2026.