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Effect of Open Chain Versus Closed Chain Segmental Control Exercises on CSA of Lumbar Multifidus Muscle in Chronic MLBP

NCT06009263 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-05-18

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Summary

To investigate the effect of adding open versus closed chain segmental control exercises to conventional treatment program on pain intensity, lumbar ROM, and CSA of multifidus muscle.

Conditions

  • Mechanical Low Back Pain

Interventions

OTHER

Conventional treatment

Application of ultrasound and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation "TENS" for mechanical low back pain.

OTHER

Open chain segmental control

Application of "open chain segmental control exercises" As well as, application of ultrasound and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation "TENS" for mechanical low back pain.

OTHER

Closed chain segmental control

Application of "closed chain segmental control exercises" As well as, application of ultrasound and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation "TENS" for mechanical low back pain.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Cairo University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Haytham M Elhafez, PhD · Cairo University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
25 Years
Max Age
55 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-09-02
Primary Completion
2026-06-13
Completion
2026-09-01

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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