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Effects of Muscle Energy Technique and Pilates Exercises on Pain and Physical Function in Patients With Nonspecific Low Back Pain

NCT07458776 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 72

Last updated 2026-03-09

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Summary

This randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the effects of Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) and Pilates exercises on pain and physical function in individuals with nonspecific low back pain. A total of 72 participants aged between 20 and 50 years were recruited from the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore. Participants were randomly allocated into two groups: one group received Muscle Energy Techniques and the other group performed Pilates exercises. Each intervention session lasted 60 minutes, conducted four days per week for six weeks. Pain intensity was assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), while physical function was evaluated using the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ). The results were analyzed to determine the comparative effectiveness of the two interventions in reducing pain and improving functional ability among patients with nonspecific low back pain.

Conditions

  • Nonspecific Low Back Pain

Interventions

OTHER

Muscle Energy Technique

Muscle Energy Technique is a manual therapy intervention where the patient performs voluntary muscle contractions against therapist resistance followed by stretching to improve muscle flexibility, reduce pain, and enhance joint mobility.

BEHAVIORAL

Pilates Exercises

Pilates exercises are structured physical exercises focusing on core muscle strengthening, flexibility, posture improvement, and body awareness to enhance functional movement and reduce musculoskeletal pain.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Lahore Hospital (ULH)

    collaborator NETWORK

  • University of Lahore

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
50 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-06-30
Primary Completion
2025-09-25
Completion
2025-10-12

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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