Effects of Global Postural Re-education Versus Laser-guided Exercise in Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain

Launched by TAIF UNIVERSITY · May 23, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at two different ways to help people who have been suffering from chronic low back pain that isn't caused by a specific injury or condition. The study will compare "Global Postural Re-education," which focuses on improving posture and body alignment, with "Laser-guided Exercise," where participants will follow exercise routines guided by a laser system. The goal is to see which method is more effective in reducing pain and improving mobility for individuals dealing with this type of back pain.

To participate in the trial, individuals need to be between 18 and 45 years old and have been experiencing non-specific chronic low back pain for at least three months, with a pain score of 3 or higher on a scale from 0 to 10. However, those with certain health issues, like serious spine conditions, neurological problems, or physical limitations that would make it difficult to complete the exercises safely, will not be eligible. Participants can expect to engage in either of the two treatment methods and receive support throughout the study. This trial aims to provide valuable insights into effective treatments for managing chronic low back pain.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Aged between 18 and 45 years.
• • Diagnosed with NSLBP.
• • Experiencing NSCLBP for ≥ 3 months and score at least 3/10 on the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Diagnosed with a condition that hinders their ability to engage in physical exercise (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, cardiovascular disease, orthopedic impairments; balancing problems).
• • Diagnosed with severe spine conditions (such as fractures, tumors, ankylosing spondylitis, or inflammatory disorders).
• • Diagnosed with neurological problems (such as spine nerve problems or cauda equina syndrome)
• • Diagnosed with mental illness or severe cognitive impairment that made it impossible to follow the PNE program.
• • With a physical condition that made it impossible to complete the PNE program (the timed "up and go" test had to be completed in 10 seconds at a minimum).
• • Receiving alternate therapy for related pathologies (myopathies and neurological diseases) that prevented them from completing the PNE program.