Acute Effect of Isometric Excercise on Pain Sensitivity in Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain

Launched by TAIF UNIVERSITY · May 6, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how a type of exercise called isometric exercise might help people with chronic low back pain feel less pain. Isometric exercises involve tightening muscles without moving the joints, which could potentially increase pain tolerance and reduce the sensation of pain. The trial aims to see if doing these exercises can make a difference in how much pain participants experience right after exercising.

To join the study, participants need to be at least 18 years old and have been experiencing non-specific lower back pain for more than 12 weeks. However, certain individuals, such as pregnant women, those with specific medical conditions (like uncontrolled diabetes or serious spinal issues), or anyone who has had recent surgery, will not be eligible. If chosen to participate, individuals can expect to perform some exercises and provide feedback on their pain levels before and after the activity. This study is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to gather valuable information that could help improve pain management for people dealing with chronic low back pain.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria :
• • 1. participants aged ≥18 years or older
• • 2. participant diagnosed with non-specific chronic lower back pain (\> 12 weeks)
• • 3. Able to perform physical therapy excercise . Exclusion criteria : The study will exclude
• 1- pregnant women 2- lactating women for one or less than one year post-natal. 3- any certain medical conditions that could interfere with physical activity, including:
• • uncontrolled diabetes
• • cardiovascular problem
• • orthopedic impairments
• * balance problems. 4-serious spinal pathologies :
• • infection
• • fractures
• • tumors
• • inflammatory diseases like ankylosing spondylitis 5- neurological compromise,
• • spinal nerve compromise
• • cauda equina syndrome