Improving Respiratory Function By Applying OMT Techniques In Mechanical Low Back Pain Patients

Improving Respiratory Function By Applying Osteopathic Manipulative Techniques On The Diaphragm In Mechanical Low Back Pain Patients - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/04/066309

Enrollment

Registered

2024-04-25

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-09-16

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M545- Low back pain

Interventions

Intervention1: APPLYING OMT TECHNIQUES ON DIAPHRAGM: The Study will assess effectiveness in improving the respiratory health by applying the principles of Osteopathic Manipulative Techniques on Diaphr

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age between 25-50 years Diagnosed with Mechanical Low Back Pain according to the American Family Physician criteria

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Medical Conditions:- Exclude patients that have Low back pain that is radiating, having trauma, recent fractures. Spinal Surgery: Exclude individuals who have undergone recent spinal surgery or procedures in the area of interest, as this may confound the study results. Inflammatory Conditions: Exclude individuals having inflammatory or autoimmune conditions affecting the spine. Pregnancy: Exclude pregnant individuals, as their back pain may be related to pregnancy rather than mechanical issues. Severe Psychiatric Conditions. Red Flags: The Red flags are- 1. Recent significant trauma 2. Unexplained weight loss 3. History of cancer 4. Fever or chills 5. Progressive neurological deficits (e.g., weakness, numbness, or tingling in the legs) 6. Bowel or bladder dysfunction

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Lung function will be assessed initially alongwith pain ratings and at the end of each training period by therapist. 1. Forced vital capacity (FVC) 2. Forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV 1) 3. FEV1/FVC ratio 4. PEFR 5. VAS 6. ODI Pain Questionnaire 7. McGill Pain QuestionnaireTimepoint: Lung function will be assessed initially alongwith pain ratings and at the end of each training period by therapist. 1. Forced vital capacity (FVC) 2. Forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV 1) 3. FEV1/FVC ratio 4. PEFR 5. VAS 6. ODI Pain Questionnaire 7. McGill Pain Questionnaire Pre and Post for the 4 week protocol	—

Measure

Time frame

Lung function will be assessed initially alongwith pain ratings and at the end of each training period by therapist. 1. Forced vital capacity (FVC) 2. Forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV 1) 3. FEV1/FVC ratio 4. PEFR 5. VAS 6. ODI Pain Questionnaire 7. McGill Pain QuestionnaireTimepoint: Lung function will be assessed initially alongwith pain ratings and at the end of each training period by therapist. 1. Forced vital capacity (FVC) 2. Forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV 1) 3. FEV1/FVC ratio 4. PEFR 5. VAS 6. ODI Pain Questionnaire 7. McGill Pain Questionnaire Pre and Post for the 4 week protocol

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NoneTimepoint: N/A	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Ankita Sharma

Manav Rachna International Insitute of Research and Studies

ankitasharma.fas@mriu.edu.in8826395132

Outcome results

None listed

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