Low Back PainNCT06387589
Effects of Static Stretching Versus Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas in Non-Specific Low Back Pain
A study testing Core stability exercises, Static Stretching of Iliopsoas and Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas in people with Low Back Pain, run by Foundation University Islamabad at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This study is a randomized controlled trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of Static Stretching Versus Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas combined with core stability exercises in Non-Specific Low Back Pain" Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 30 to 50 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Low Back Pain
- What is being tested?
- Core stability exercises, Static Stretching of Iliopsoas and Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 15 Jul 2023to 20 Jun 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 30 to 50 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Gender: Both male and female
- Individuals aged 30-50 years
- Non-Specific low back pain for at least 3 months
- pain radiating no further than the buttock
- Pain range between 3-8 on NPRS
- Positive Thomas Test
Who cannot join
- Diagnosis of systemic metabolic and/or neurological disorder, neuromuscular disorders, pregnancy
- Patients who have been receiving any other physical therapy treatment for NSLBP in the same period of the interventions
- Patients having Low back pain with any specific cause
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46000
Sana Khalid, MSNMPT,PHD, 03315050460, sana.khalid@fui.edu.pk
About this study
This study is a randomized controlled trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of Static Stretching Versus Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas combined with core stability exercises in Non-Specific Low Back Pain"
Read the detailed description
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of Static Stretching Versus Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas on Pain, physical function, lumbar ROM and Hip ROM in patients Non-Specific Low Back Pain" adults (age : 30-50 years )
- Numeric pain rating scale
- Goniometer
- Inclinometer
- Oswestry Disability Questionairre Data will be collected before and after the intervention protocol for each participant.
Data collection procedure: Participants of interest would be approached and explained about the research. Informed written consent will be taken. Pre and post intervention scores will be recorded.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain
- Being tested
- Core stability exercises, Static Stretching of Iliopsoas, Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas
- Medical subject headings
- Low Back Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Core stability exercisesProcedure or surgery
Core stability Exercises will include:
PLANK SIDE PLANK BIRD DOG MS GILL CURLUP PLANK + LEG RAISES SIDE PLANK + LEG RAISES PLANK + WALKS SIDE TO SIDE SIDE PLANK + TWIST BIRD DOG
Static Stretching of IliopsoasProcedure or surgery
Static Stretching of Iliopsoas (Hold for 7-8s x 10 reps) Week 1 Lifting the leg while lying in a prone position with the knee bent Week 2 Lifting the leg in a prone position with a straight knee Week 3 Stretch in the modified Thomas test position Week 4 Modified launch stretch
Post Facilitation Stretch of IliopsoasProcedure or surgery
Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas (5-10s x 10 reps) Patient's position supine at the edge of the table, non-effected hip and knee in flexion, experimental thigh and leg hang on the edge of table. Extend the hip of the opposite thigh up to the barrier. After that, the patient flexes the hip against maximal resistance (isometric) and breathes in for 5-10 seconds. Tell the patient "Relax", whereas the therapist applies a rapid stretch to a new barrier and is held for 10 seconds.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Static Stretching Group | Experimental | Core stabilization exercises along with Static Stretching of Iliopsoas (Hold for 7-8s x 10 reps) Week 1 Lifting the leg while lying in a prone position with the knee bent Week 2 Lifting the leg in a prone position with a straight knee Week 3 Stretch in the modified Thomas test position Week 4 Modified launch stretch Receives: Procedure: Core stability exercises; Procedure: Static Stretching of Iliopsoas |
| PFS Group | Experimental | Core stabilization exercises along with Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas (5-10s x 10 reps) Patient's position supine at the edge of the table, non-effected hip and knee in flexion, experimental thigh and leg hang on the edge of table. Extend the hip of the opposite thigh up to the barrier. After that, the patient flexes the hip against maximal resistance (isometric) and breathes in for 5-10 seconds. Tell the patient "Relax", whereas the therapist applies a rapid stretch to a new barrier and is held for 10 seconds. Receives: Procedure: Core stability exercises; Procedure: Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain intensity
It will be measured using Numeric Pain Rating Scale.It has a scale of 0-10 or 0-100 points and can be given verbally or in writing.
Measured: 4 weeks
Level of disability
It will be measured using Oswestry disability Index Questionairre
Measured: 4 weeks
Lumbar Range of motion
Lumbar ROM will be measured using Inclinometer
Measured: 4 weeks
Hip Range of motion
Hip ROM will be measured using Goniometer
Measured: 4 Weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Apr 2024
- Study start15 Jul 2023
- Primary completion20 Nov 2023
- Study completion20 Jun 2024 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Low Back PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Foundation University IslamabadThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Randomized Controlled Trial
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06387589
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- FUI/CTR/2024/5
- Status last verified
- Apr 2024
- First submitted
- 23 Apr 2024
- Last updated
- 29 Apr 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Apr 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Static Stretching Versus Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas in Non-Specific Low Back Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06387589
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- FUI/CTR/2024/5
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Foundation University IslamabadUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Jul 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Nov 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Jun 2024 (estimated)
- First posted
- 29 Apr 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study is a randomized controlled trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of Static Stretching Versus Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas combined with core stability exercises in Non-Specific Low Back Pain"
Detailed description
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of Static Stretching Versus Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas on Pain, physical function, lumbar ROM and Hip ROM in patients Non-Specific Low Back Pain" adults (age : 30-50 years )
- Numeric pain rating scale
- Goniometer
- Inclinometer
- Oswestry Disability Questionairre Data will be collected before and after the intervention protocol for each participant.
Data collection procedure: Participants of interest would be approached and explained about the research. Informed written consent will be taken. Pre and post intervention scores will be recorded.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Randomized Controlled Trial
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Static Stretching Group | Experimental | Procedure: Core stability exercises, Procedure: Static Stretching of IliopsoasCore stabilization exercises along with Static Stretching of Iliopsoas (Hold for 7-8s x 10 reps) Week 1 Lifting the leg while lying in a prone position with the knee bent Week 2 Lifting the leg in a prone position with a straight knee Week 3 Stretch in the modified Thomas test position Week 4 Modified launch stretch |
| PFS Group | Experimental | Procedure: Core stability exercises, Procedure: Post Facilitation Stretch of IliopsoasCore stabilization exercises along with Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas (5-10s x 10 reps) Patient's position supine at the edge of the table, non-effected hip and knee in flexion, experimental thigh and leg hang on the edge of table. Extend the hip of the opposite thigh up to the barrier. After that, the patient flexes the hip against maximal resistance (isometric) and breathes in for 5-10 seconds. Tell the patient "Relax", whereas the therapist applies a rapid stretch to a new barrier and is held for 10 seconds. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 30 to 50 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Gender: Both male and female
- Individuals aged 30-50 years
- Non-Specific low back pain for at least 3 months
- pain radiating no further than the buttock
- Pain range between 3-8 on NPRS
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Diagnosis of systemic metabolic and/or neurological disorder, neuromuscular disorders, pregnancy
- Patients who have been receiving any other physical therapy treatment for NSLBP in the same period of the interventions
- Patients having Low back pain with any specific cause
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Core stability exercisesCore stability Exercises will include: PLANK SIDE PLANK BIRD DOG MS GILL CURLUP PLANK + LEG RAISES SIDE PLANK + LEG RAISES PLANK + WALKS SIDE TO SIDE SIDE PLANK + TWIST BIRD DOG | Procedure or surgery | PFS Group, Static Stretching Group |
| Static Stretching of IliopsoasStatic Stretching of Iliopsoas (Hold for 7-8s x 10 reps) Week 1 Lifting the leg while lying in a prone position with the knee bent Week 2 Lifting the leg in a prone position with a straight knee Week 3 Stretch in the modified Thomas test position Week 4 Modified launch stretch | Procedure or surgery | Static Stretching Group |
| Post Facilitation Stretch of IliopsoasPost Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas (5-10s x 10 reps) Patient's position supine at the edge of the table, non-effected hip and knee in flexion, experimental thigh and leg hang on the edge of table. Extend the hip of the opposite thigh up to the barrier. After that, the patient flexes the hip against maximal resistance (isometric) and breathes in for 5-10 seconds. Tell the patient "Relax", whereas the therapist applies a rapid stretch to a new barrier and is held for 10 seconds. | Procedure or surgery | PFS Group |
Primary outcome
Pain intensity
Time frame: 4 weeks
It will be measured using Numeric Pain Rating Scale.It has a scale of 0-10 or 0-100 points and can be given verbally or in writing.
Level of disability
Time frame: 4 weeks
It will be measured using Oswestry disability Index Questionairre
Lumbar Range of motion
Time frame: 4 weeks
Lumbar ROM will be measured using Inclinometer
Hip Range of motion
Time frame: 4 Weeks
Hip ROM will be measured using Goniometer
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Apr 2024.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Core stability exercises, Static Stretching of Iliopsoas and Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas in people with Low Back Pain, run by Foundation University Islamabad at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Apr 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Muhammad Mateen, MS-MSKPT* (03335030624, mateenayaz148@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pain intensity (time frame: 4 weeks). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Apr 2024.