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This study compares two types of physiotherapy exercises to find out which one works better for reducing back pain, improving daily movement, and strengthening muscle control in adults who have lower back pain.

Effect of motor-motor vs cognitive-motor dual tasks on gait and neuromuscular control in adults with mechanical low back pain - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/11/097834
Enrollment
40
Registered
2025-11-21
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-12-08

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M545- Low back pain

Interventions

Intervention1: Motor-motor vs cognitive-motor dual task training: Participants perform combined motor and cognitive tasks such as walking while performing arithmetic calculation reciting alternate num

Sponsors

Alva s College of Physiotherapy and Research Centre, Moodbidri, Karnataka, India
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants clinically diagnosed with mechanical low back pain for more than 3 months Participants able to ambulate independently without assistive device Participants willing to provide inform consent and participate

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants with any neurological disorder affecting gait or balance History of spinal surgery and structural deformities (scoliosis and kyphosis) Cognitive impairment or inability to follow dual task instructions Radiating pain or recent fratures

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Oswestry disability index Timepoint: 1 month 4 week

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
VAS visual analog scaleTimepoint: 1 month 4 week

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSridharan Balaji

Alvas college of physiotherapy and research centre

sridharans107@gmail.com8144332255

Outcome results

None listed

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