McKenzie vs Manual Therapy for Low Back Pain
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain
- Registration Number
- NCT06955117
- Lead Sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Brief Summary
A comparative study evaluating the effectiveness of the McKenzie technique versus manual therapy in patients with nonspecific low back pain. The study aims to assess which intervention is more effective in reducing pain and improving functional mobility.
- Detailed Description
The study compares McKenzie Method, a directional preference-based approach involving repeated movements and posture correction, against Manual Therapy, which includes hands-on techniques such as mobilizations and manipulations. Patients with nonspecific low back pain will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups and treated over a defined period. Outcomes will be measured using pain and disability scores.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 52
- Diagnosis of nonspecific low back pain lasting more than 4 weeks
- Willing to participate and comply with the study protocol
- History of lumbar spine surgery
- Presence of spinal fracture, tumor, or infection
- Pregnant women
- Severe osteoporosis or spinal deformity
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To assess the change in pain intensity 6 Months Pain intensity will be measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), a 0-10 scale, to evaluate changes in pain levels from baseline to the end of the intervention period.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Disability score 6months Disability will be assessed using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), a 0-100 scale, to evaluate the degree of functional limitation in daily activities.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Riphah international University Malakand
🇵🇰Malakand, KPK, Pakistan