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McGill Versus Sahrmann's Exercises for Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain

NCT07724704 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2026-07-24

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Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of McGill stabilization exercises and Sahrmann's movement-based exercise protocol in adults with chronic non-specific low back pain. The study aims to determine which exercise program is more effective in reducing pain, improving lumbar range of motion, and decreasing functional disability.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

Do McGill stabilization exercises reduce pain, improve lumbar range of motion, and decrease disability in individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain? Are McGill stabilization exercises more effective than Sahrmann's movement-based exercise protocol in improving pain, lumbar range of motion, and functional disability?

Researchers will compare the McGill stabilization exercise group with the Sahrmann exercise group to determine which intervention provides greater improvements in clinical outcomes.

Participants will:

Be randomly assigned to either the McGill stabilization exercise group or the Sahrmann exercise group.

Receive baseline physiotherapy, including hot pack application, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), lumbar isometric exercises, pelvic tilts, knee-to-chest exercises, and manual therapy.

Attend supervised treatment sessions 2-3 times per week for 6 weeks. Complete outcome assessments before and after treatment using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for pain, the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) for disability, and a bubble inclinometer to measure lumbar range of motion.

This study will provide evidence on the comparative effectiveness of two commonly used physiotherapy exercise protocols and help identify the most effective rehabilitation approach for managing chronic non-specific low back pain.

Conditions

  • Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

McGill Stabilization Exercise Protocol

A progressive exercise program consisting of McGill stabilization exercises aimed at enhancing core muscle endurance, spinal stability, and neuromuscular control while reducing pain and improving lumbar function in individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain.

BEHAVIORAL

Sahrmann's Exercise Protocol

A progressive movement-based exercise program designed to improve motor control, activate deep stabilizing muscles, correct faulty movement patterns, and enhance functional performance in individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Annum Manzoor, MS OMPT · Gulab Devi Teaching institute

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-07-16
Primary Completion
2026-09-16
Completion
2026-09-16

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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