Status:
RECRUITING
A Combined Exercise Programme Involving Strengthening, Flexibility and Aerobic Exercise for Lower Back Pain
Lead Sponsor:
University of Nottingham
Conditions:
Low Back Pain, Chronic
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-45 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This randomised controlled trial will evaluate the effectiveness of different exercise modalities for individuals with low back pain. Participants will be allocated to one of three groups: a control a...
Detailed Description
This study is designed to assess the impact of structured exercise interventions on pain and functional outcomes in otherwise healthy adults with low back pain. Eligible participants recruited from th...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged 18-45 years
- Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study
- Suffering from chronic NSLBP (more than 3 months, localised below the costal margin and above the gluteal folds)
- Suffers from pain or functional limitations as a result of their LBP (minimum VAS (back) score of 3/10 or ODI score of at least 5/50 or RMD score of at least 5/24 (note, unlike ODI, RMD does not describe specific cuts offs for different levels of disability)
- Able to exercise
Exclusion
- Radiating pain to leg / sciatica / acute radiculopathy
- Specific diagnosis/condition for LBP (e.g. herniated disk, degenerative disk disease, spondylolysis, spinal stenosis, spinal tumour, facet joint damage)
- History of osteoporosis , arthritis, scoliosis, or kyphosis.
- Current spinal infection, cancer or a current fracture (any bone).
- History of spinal/back surgery
- Unable to participate in physical activity and exercise
- Pregnant or breast feeding
- History of substance abuse
- History of psychiatric illness (eg. depression, dementia, schizophrenia) for which currently taking medication
- History or current neurological condition (e.g. epilepsy)
- Not in possession or have access to adapted equipment (phone, computer, functioning WIFI)
- Unable to understand and communicate in English
- Having taken part in a research study in the last 3 months involving invasive procedures or an inconvenience allowance
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 30 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
88 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06921694
Start Date
April 1 2025
End Date
September 30 2026
Last Update
December 12 2025
Active Locations (1)
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University of Nottingham, Queen's Medical Centre
Nottingham, Notts, United Kingdom, NG7 2UH