A study to compare two therapy methods Positional Release Technique and Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization to see which works better for reducing pain, improving lower back movement, and daily function in people with long-term mechanical low back pain.

Comparative Effectiveness of Positional Release technique and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Pain, Lumbar range of motion and Function in Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/10/095634

Enrollment

Registered

2025-10-06

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-10-13

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M629- Disorder of muscle, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Positional Release Technique: Patient position: prone lying The therapist will palpate the lateral aspect of the transverse process from L1 to L5. The therapist then lateral flexes the

lubricant (Oil) will be applied to the lower back area to facilitate smooth gliding of the IASTM tool (Graston) which is made of stainless steel, allowing therapists to apply pressure to painful areas

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosed with Chronic Mechanical Low back pain, Moderate pain on VAS that persists for at least 12 weeks and presence of tender points in the lower back region.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants with history of trauma or surgery, diagnosed with neurological disorder, spinal causes, systemic disease and skin conditions like petechiae, ecchymosis, allergy to metal and emollients

Design outcomes

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Lumbar Range Of Motion (Android/ iOS Clinometer App) Timepoint: 03 weeks;Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)Timepoint: 03 weeks	—

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain (Visual Analogue Scale) Timepoint: 03 weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Chitra Kataria

ISIC - Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences

rehab@isiconline.org9810310670

Outcome results

None listed

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