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This study compares how well two different hands-on treatments one using tools (called IASTM) and one using massage techniques (called Myofascial Release) work, along with standard therapy, to reduce pain and improve daily life for people with general lower back pain.

To compare the effectiveness of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization versus Myofascial Release along with conventional therapy to reduce pain and improve quality of life in Non specific low back pain - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/06/088411
Enrollment
36
Registered
2025-06-06
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M629- Disorder of muscle, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Myofascial Release along with Conventional Therapy for Non specific Low Back Pain: 6 weeks Control Intervention1: NIL: NIL

Sponsors

Anju
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Minimum pain intensity score 6-8 in NPRS LBP at least 4 weeks duration

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Skin infection Neurological condition Tumor/cancer Previous surgery of spine Known or doubted serious spinal pathology Inflammatory or rheumatologic illness of spine Pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Numerical Pain Rating Scale WHOQL- Brief Straight Leg RaiseTimepoint: Baseline, 3 weeks & 6 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sandeep Kumar

Shri Guru Ram Rai Rai Institute of Medical and Health Sciences

drskumarmalik@gmail.com9412468744

Outcome results

None listed

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