Status:
COMPLETED
Effectiveness of Muscles Energy Technique in the Management of Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain
Lead Sponsor:
University of KwaZulu
Conditions:
Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-55 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Low back pain is the most common health problem that affects work performance and quality of life. Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) is defined as low back pain not attributable to a recognizable, kn...
Detailed Description
Low back pain (LBP) is arguably the most prevalent musculoskeletal condition found among both developed and developing nations. Broadly defined as pain or discomfort in the lumbar region of the spine ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- NSLBP history of about or more than 3 months and associated with referred lower extremity pain; pain in the lumbopelvic region;
- Lumbar hypomobility; mobility deficits of the thorax and hip regions;
- LBP not of specific origin diagnosed by a physician (due to fracture, tumours, malignancy, ankyloses, infections, and pregnancy);
- Diminished trunk or pelvic region muscle strength and endurance;
- Movement coordination impairments while performing community/work-related recreational or occupational activities.
- Attending Outpatient clinics and Physiotherapy departments of Rasheed Shekoni Teaching Hospital Dutse and Federal medical centre Birnin-Kudu in Jigawa state, Northwest Nigeria.
Exclusion
- Chronic NSLBP with radiating pain due to nerve root involvement in physical examination.
- Patients using immunosuppression or steroid medication.
- Patients with persistent severe pain.
- Patients with spinal deformities.
- Patients with widespread neurological symptoms; patients with peritonitis as at the time of recruitment; patients with a history of lumbar surgery; patients diagnosed with carcinoma or organ disease; and patients with a history of severe rheumatic, orthopaedic, cardiovascular, systemic, metabolic or neurologic disorders.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 20 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
125 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03449810
Start Date
January 1 2019
End Date
December 20 2019
Last Update
July 26 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Rasheed Shekoni Specialist Hospital
Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria, 7200