Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)NCT07163117
Lumber Stabilization Exercise Versus Back Endurance Exercise Among Female University Students
A study testing lumbar stabilization exercises, endurance training and Home based program in people with Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
Low Back Pain (LBP) as estimates show that up to 84% of adults will experience LBP at some point in their lifetime, ranking it as a leading cause of disability globally. If the pain lasts more than 12 weeks and remains difficult to manage effectively, it can be called Chronic low back pain (CLBP). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 24 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)
- What is being tested?
- lumbar stabilization exercises, endurance training and Home based program
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 9 Sep 2025to 15 Jan 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 18 to 24 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- BMI ranged from 28 to 29 kg/ cm2.
- clinically diagnosed by an orthopedic consultant as having a history of mechanical low back pain for at least three months.
Who cannot join
- Previous trauma.
- Previous surgery.
- Any musculoskeletal disorder
- Any neurological disorder (disc prolapse, or spondylosis)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Egypt1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Faculty of physical therapy, Cairo University
Cairo
Nesma M Allam, PhD, 01281968332, dr.nesma2011@yahoo.com
About this study
Official title: The Efficacy of Lumber Stabilization Exercise Versus Back Endurance Exercise on the Range of Motion of the Lumber Spine and Its Stability Among Female University Students
Low Back Pain (LBP) as estimates show that up to 84% of adults will experience LBP at some point in their lifetime, ranking it as a leading cause of disability globally. If the pain lasts more than 12 weeks and remains difficult to manage effectively, it can be called Chronic low back pain (CLBP). Physical therapy interventions play an important role in the non-pharmacological management of CLBP including lumbar stabilization exercises (LSEs) and back extension/endurance exercises which are commonly prescribed modalities that may help in improving the spinal function, reducing pain and improving the quality of life in general.
Read the detailed description
LSEs can be considered as an isometric contraction that might be used to strengthen the deep core muscles surrounding the lumbar spine. Studies showed that although most conventional therapies can improve lumbar stability and reduce the severity of CLBP, LSEs are the most effective technique. However, both back extension and endurance exercises can play a significant role in strengthening the superficial back muscles particularly in the lower back region via dynamic movements.
- Conditions
- Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)
- Being tested
- lumbar stabilization exercises, endurance training, Home based program
- Keywords
- stabilization exercises, range of motion, endurance training, lumber spine
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
lumbar stabilization exercisesOther
The participants required to be in a prone position with pillow under abdomen, first raise one leg then the other leg, raise one arm then the other arm, after that raise two legs together, then raise two arms together, raise right arm with left leg then left arm with right leg, then raise both arms and both legs together, every position hold for 20 seconds. Then they required to be in a half kneeling on standing for right leg hold for 20 second and repeat for other leg, do it again but their knees doesn't touch the ground. Finally they required to lie on their backs, and bend their knees at around a 90 degree angle. Place their hands to their sides and their feet flat on the floor at about shoulder width and asked to raise their hips off the floor, hold 20 second.
endurance trainingOther
- Back extensor endurance training exercise: The participants lay prone over the end of a treatment table with the anterior superior iliac spine supported on the bench edge. Their ankles were fixed by the researcher. They maintained the horizontal position for as long as possible, beginning timing when the horizontal unsupported position was achieved and ending when they dropped below the horizontal plane. The duration of holding was measured in seconds.
- Back flexor endurance training exercise:
The participants asked to sit on the table with your arms crossed against their chest and their back against the wedge. Fix them to the table with a belt across the feet. They asked to remove the wedge from their back using the timing device to record how much time is accumulated until the original position can no longer be maintained.
Home based programOther
General and similar exercises for back muscles introduced for this group. They instructed to do knee to chest stretch, lower back rotational stretch, bridge exercise. The required measure data were obtained from the selected cases in this group before and after the end of rehabilitation program.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group A (Lumbar stabilization group) | Experimental | This group will receive lumbar stabilization exercises in addition to home based program two times per week for four consecutive weeks. Receives: Other: lumbar stabilization exercises; Other: Home based program |
| Group B (Trunk endurance) | Experimental | This group will receive trunk endurance exercises for back flexors and extensors in addition to home based program two times per week for four consecutive weeks. Receives: Other: endurance training; Other: Home based program |
| Group C (control group) | Active comparator | This group will receive home based program two times per week for four consecutive weeks. Receives: Other: Home based program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Spinal range of motion (ROM)
Two inclinometers will be used. One placed at T12-L1 (thoracic 12- lumbar 1) and another placed at L5-S1 (lumbar 5-sacrum 1), respectively.
Measured: 4 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
Trunk Endurance
Endurance test will be performed in flexion and extension using stop watch to record how long the patient can maintain these two positions.
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 posted9 Sep 2025
- Study start9 Sep 2025
- Primary completion15 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Jan 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo UniversityThe 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
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Nesma Morgan Allam, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07163117
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 7419
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 1 Sep 2025
- Last updated
- 15 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Efficacy of Lumber Stabilization Exercise Versus Back Endurance Exercise on the Range of Motion of the Lumber Spine and Its Stability Among Female University Students
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07163117
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 7419
- Conditions
- Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)
- Keywords
- stabilization exercises, range of motion, endurance training, lumber spine
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 9 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Jan 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 9 Sep 2025 (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.
Low Back Pain (LBP) as estimates show that up to 84% of adults will experience LBP at some point in their lifetime, ranking it as a leading cause of disability globally. If the pain lasts more than 12 weeks and remains difficult to manage effectively, it can be called Chronic low back pain (CLBP). Physical therapy interventions play an important role in the non-pharmacological management of CLBP including lumbar stabilization exercises (LSEs) and back extension/endurance exercises which are commonly prescribed modalities that may help in improving the spinal function, reducing pain and improving the quality of life in general.
Detailed description
LSEs can be considered as an isometric contraction that might be used to strengthen the deep core muscles surrounding the lumbar spine. Studies showed that although most conventional therapies can improve lumbar stability and reduce the severity of CLBP, LSEs are the most effective technique. However, both back extension and endurance exercises can play a significant role in strengthening the superficial back muscles particularly in the lower back region via dynamic movements.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group A (Lumbar stabilization group) | Experimental | Other: lumbar stabilization exercises, Other: Home based programThis group will receive lumbar stabilization exercises in addition to home based program two times per week for four consecutive weeks. |
| Group B (Trunk endurance) | Experimental | Other: endurance training, Other: Home based programThis group will receive trunk endurance exercises for back flexors and extensors in addition to home based program two times per week for four consecutive weeks. |
| Group C (control group) | Active comparator | Other: Home based programThis group will receive home based program two times per week for four consecutive weeks. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 24 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- BMI ranged from 28 to 29 kg/ cm2.
- clinically diagnosed by an orthopedic consultant as having a history of mechanical low back pain for at least three months.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Previous trauma.
- Previous surgery.
- Any musculoskeletal disorder
- Any neurological disorder (disc prolapse, or spondylosis)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| lumbar stabilization exercisesThe participants required to be in a prone position with pillow under abdomen, first raise one leg then the other leg, raise one arm then the other arm, after that raise two legs together, then raise two arms together, raise right arm with left leg then left arm with right leg, then raise both arms and both legs together, every position hold for 20 seconds. Then they required to be in a half kneeling on standing for right leg hold for 20 second and repeat for other leg, do it again but their knees doesn't touch the ground. Finally they required to lie on their backs, and bend their knees at around a 90 degree angle. Place their hands to their sides and their feet flat on the floor at about shoulder width and asked to raise their hips off the floor, hold 20 second. | Other | Group A (Lumbar stabilization group) |
| endurance training1. Back extensor endurance training exercise: The participants lay prone over the end of a treatment table with the anterior superior iliac spine supported on the bench edge. Their ankles were fixed by the researcher. They maintained the horizontal position for as long as possible, beginning timing when the horizontal unsupported position was achieved and ending when they dropped below the horizontal plane. The duration of holding was measured in seconds. 2. Back flexor endurance training exercise: The participants asked to sit on the table with your arms crossed against their chest and their back against the wedge. Fix them to the table with a belt across the feet. They asked to remove the wedge from their back using the timing device to record how much time is accumulated until the original position can no longer be maintained. | Other | Group B (Trunk endurance) |
| Home based programGeneral and similar exercises for back muscles introduced for this group. They instructed to do knee to chest stretch, lower back rotational stretch, bridge exercise. The required measure data were obtained from the selected cases in this group before and after the end of rehabilitation program. | Other | Group A (Lumbar stabilization group), Group B (Trunk endurance), Group C (control group) |
Primary outcome
Spinal range of motion (ROM)
Time frame: 4 weeks
Two inclinometers will be used. One placed at T12-L1 (thoracic 12- lumbar 1) and another placed at L5-S1 (lumbar 5-sacrum 1), respectively.
1 secondary outcome
Trunk Endurance
Time frame: 4 weeks
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Sep 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes
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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.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing lumbar stabilization exercises, endurance training and Home based program in people with Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
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 2 inclusion and 4 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Sep 2025. 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 Egypt. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Nesma M Allam, PhD (01281968332, dr.nesma2011@yahoo.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Spinal range of motion (ROM) (time frame: 4 weeks). 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 15 Sep 2025.