Spinal decompression therapy in chronic non-specific low back pain with extension pattern

Comparison of met and Williams flexion exercise versus spinal decompression therapy in chronic non-specific low back pain with extension pattern: a randomized clinical trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/11/060227

Enrollment

Registered

2023-11-23

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-12-19

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M959- Acquired deformity of musculoskeletal system, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: MET & William’s flexion exercise: Muscle energy technique A post-isometric relaxation technique will be used for each therapeutic session time of contraction equal to 7–10 seconds inte

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Both males and females Age 18-65 years Nonspecific low back pain Lumbar lordosis of more than 40°

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Neurological conditions Recent trauma to the lumbar spine Abdominal hernia Previous spinal surgeries Pregnancy Sciatica No Radiating pain Malignancy Inflammatory joint disease Unwilling to participate in the study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain intensity Lumbar lordosis Functional disability Pain self efficacy questionnaireTimepoint: Baseline and 1 month follow-up	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NILTimepoint: NIL	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMadhuripu

Institute of physiotherapy, srinivas university

madhuripu@gmail.com8079076007

Outcome results

None listed

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