Comparing Active Release Therapy and Muscle Energy Technique for Reducing Pain, Disability, and Depression in Individuals with Chronic Low Back Pain

Effectiveness of Active Release Therapy Versus Muscle Energy Technique on Pain, Disability, and Depression in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Comparative Study - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/11/076698

Enrollment

Registered

2024-11-12

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-27

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M999- Biomechanical lesion, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Active Release Technique: Active Release Therapy (ART) is a mobilization of soft tissues. This non-intrusive treatment method of soft tissue finds and eliminates adhesions and tissue sc

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)Age: 18- 50 year young and middle aged adults. 2)Experiencing non-specific low back pain lasting for more than 3 months. 3)Mild to moderate functional disability. 4)Mild to moderate Depression. 5)Those who are willing to participate and ready to fill consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)History of recent trauma or surgery to the lower back, pelvis, hip. 2)Undergoing any other physiotherapy treatment. 3)Neurological disorders affecting lower limb or back. 4)Not willing to participate.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pressure AlgometerTimepoint: Day 0, After 1 week, After 2 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Oswestry Disability IndexTimepoint: Day 0, After 1 week, After 2 weeks;Beck Depression InventoryTimepoint: Day 0, After 1 week, After 2 weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Om Wadhokar

Dr. DY Patil College of Physiotherapy

om.wadhokar@dpu.edu.in9158492096

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026