Comparative Effects of Motor Control and Isolated Strengthening Lumbar Exercises on Functional Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain

Not Applicable

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Chronic Low-back Pain

• Registration Number: NCT06778694
• Lead Sponsor: University of Faisalabad

Brief Summary

Comparative effects of motor control and isolated strengthening lumbar exercises on functional outcomes in patients with chronic low back pain

Detailed Description

As there is an increasing population of low back pain because of the stress and workload that lead to poor posture. Poor posture leads to tightening of flexor muscles and weakness of lumbar extensors that knowns as lower cross syndrome and it will become the chronic low back pain if not treated on time. Most of the therapist only work on the pain management but not focus on the functional outcome of the patient so the isolated lumbar extensor strengthening exercises and motor control exercises should be evaluated to know the effectiveness in improving the functional outcome of patients.

To compare the effects of motor control and isolated strengthening lumbar exercises on functional outcome in patients with chronic low back pain. A randomized controlled trial with a sample of 35 patients with chronic low back pain will be taken from Physiotherapy OPDs of Madinah Teaching Hospital, Allied hospital, In motion physiotherapy clinic and The Physio Rehab clinic. Participants will be randomly divided into two groups using convenient sampling technique. Both groups will be experimental groups. Patients in Group A will do Motor control exercises. Patients in Group B will do isolated strengthening lumbar exercises. Hot pack will be applied for 15 minutes and Ultrasound therapy (1MHz) for 3-5 minutes as baseline treatment in both groups. Patients will be included based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Assessment will be done by using NPRS and Oswestry disability Index Questionnaire.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2025-01-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-01-12
• Study First Posted: 2025-01-16
• Status Verified: 2025-02
• Study Start: 2025-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-02-14
• Last Update Posted: 2025-02-19
• Primary Completion: 2025-05
• Study Completion: 2025-08

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 35

Inclusion Criteria

• LBP for more than 3 months

Both male and females.

Age between 20-50 years old.

Moderate to severe pain (VAS; 3-7)

Currently seeking care for LBP.

Exclusion Criteria

• Spinal surgery

Pregnancy

Prostatectomy

Engaged in any sports activities

Any evidence of nerve root compression

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
NPRS	Baseline and after 2 and 4 weeks of treatment	Comparison on effect of pain

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Oswestry disability Questionnaire	Baseline and after 2 and 4 weeks of treatment	Comparison on functional outcome