Clinical trial NCT06751719: Proprioceptive, Calisthenic, and Kinesthetic Exercises for Chronic Low Back Pain
Official title: Combined Effects of Proprioceptive, Calisthenic, and Kinesthetic Exercises on Pain, Range of Motion, and Functional Disability in Chronic Low Back Pain
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Phase: NA
Conditions: Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)
Keywords: Chronic Low Back Pain
Calisthenic exercises
Proprioceptive exercises
Kinesthetic exercises
Disability
Lead sponsor: Riphah International University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2024-12-30
Enrollment: 38
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 25
Maximum age (years): 45
Standard ages: ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: no
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: Numerous studies have emphasized the debilitating effects of chronic low back pain (CLBP), which persists for over 12 weeks and impacts approximately 20% of the global population. The etiology of CLBP encompasses various factors, such as sedentary lifestyles, diminished muscle strength, poor neuromuscular control of deep trunk muscles, and compromised proprioception, all contributing to lumbar spine strain. These factors result in limitations in essential daily activities, significantly diminishing the overall quality of life. Continued exploration in this field is essential to furthering our understanding of managing chronic low back pain. Investigating alternative treatment approaches, such as proprioceptive, calisthenic, and kinesthetic exercises, contributes to expanding the range of solutions available for addressing this issue. Embracing a diverse array of interventions not only proves beneficial but also holds promise in providing long-term advantages for enhancing patients' overall well-being. Therefore, this study aims to comprehensively investigate the combined effects of proprioceptive, kinesthetic, and calisthenic exercises, alongside core stabilization exercises, in alleviating chronic low back pain and their potential to enhance range of motion and diminish functional disability in individuals with CLBP in Lahore, Pakistan.


Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Minimum 3 months or above LBP
* Moderate pain (NPRS: 3-7)
* Disability score of 19% or greater as evident from the modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire (MODQ)

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of inflammatory joint diseases e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, gouty arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis
* History of neurological deficit e.g. paresthesia, sensory loss, radiculopathy, myelopathy
* History of surgery related to spine, lower extremities, metal implants on lower extremities
* History of any mental illness
* Subjects on medication e.g. antidepressants, corticosteroids, and anti-inflammatory medications
* Other conditions include peripheral vascular diseases, recent fractures including lower limb or spine, osteoporosis, spine or other joint deformities, brain injuries, neuromuscular disorders, and respiratory diseases
* Pregnancy

Primary outcomes:
measure: numeric pain rating scale (NPRS)
timeFrame: baseline, after 4 weeks
measure: inclinometer
timeFrame: baseline, after 4 weeks
measure: Modified ODI for disability (Urdu version)
timeFrame: baseline, after 4 weeks
Secondary outcomes:
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Lahore
country: Pakistan
facility: Riphah Rehab Training and Research Center
state: Punjab
Study officials:
affiliation: Riphah International University, Lahore
name: Syed Shakil ur Rehman, PhD
role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
affiliation: Riphah International University, Lahore
name: Hatoma Fatima Malik, DPT
role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
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