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Effects of exercises on high reactivity of brain in Chronic Low Back Pain

A study on Central Sensitization in Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2017/01/007683
Enrollment
128
Registered
2017-01-12
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Chronic nonspecific low back pain

Interventions

Intervention1: McKenzie Method: 0-2 weeks Presentation of the method, including history and general information about the McKenzie method Completion of the exercises after initial evaluation and ind
mechanical pain
how and why to do exercises
and types of responses that can occur in response to the exercise program Guidance on completing the exercises at home 3-4 weeks Progression of the exercises defined after first session and progress
practice on finding the correct seated position and maintenance of lumbar lordosis while seated Guidance on continuing the exercises at home 5-6 weeks Progression of the exercises defined after sec
standing up
relaxing after vigorous activity
remaining in standing position for prolonged periods
lying down
and resting, coughing, and sneezing Guidance on continuing the exercises at home 7-8 weeks Progression of the exercises defined after third session and progression toward other positions in line wi

Sponsors

Hajee AM Lockhat and Dr AM Moolla Sarvajanik Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. having CNSLBP 2. Age between 18 and 50 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) having nerve root symptoms, 2) having systemic disease and specific conditions such as neoplasm, fractures, spondylolisthesis, spondylolysis, spinal stenosis, ankylosing spondylitis, previous low back surgery, 3) taking medication for specific psychological problems, and 4) being pregnant.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Central sensitization Inventory Pressure Pain Threshold Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire Fear Avoidance beliefs Questionnaire Back flexors and Extensors enduranceTimepoint: 0-4-8 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Numerical Pain Rating Scale Global rate of Change ScaleTimepoint: NPRS at base line, 4 weeks & 8 weeks GROC at 8 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactBid Dibyendunarayan Dhrubaprasad

Khyati Institute of Physiotherapy

neelasoni2010@gmail.com9427632816

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026