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The role of physical fitness in alleviating chronic low back pain and enhancing mental health among Bangladeshs elderly

Effectiveness of specific physical fitness program on chronic low back pain and mental health of elderly in Bangladesh: A Randomized controlled trial study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/100978
Enrollment
200
Registered
2026-01-13
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M95-M95- Other disorders of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Interventions

Intervention1: Supervised physical fitness program for older adults with chronic low back pain: 1. Warm Up Five Minutes 2. Aerobic Training Ten Minutes 3. Resistance And Strength Training Nine Minutes

Sponsors

Asma Islam
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Both males and females with chronic low back pain (more than 3 months). Age is 60 and above for attending the CRP for rehabilitation services.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Persons with a serious psychological problem and unable or unwilling to respond or communicate. Patients who are not willing to communicate or participate. Bed bound participants

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Anthropometric measurements Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) The senior fitness test (Fullerton Functional Test) to assess the functional fitness of older adults & strength test Heel Raise Test, Calf Muscle Strength (Gastrocnemius Soleus) Supine Bridge Test (Gluteus Maximus & Core Stability) Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)Timepoint: 2 years

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Fall risk assessment tool (FRAT)Timepoint: 2 years

Countries

Bangladesh

Contacts

Public ContactDr Md Shakhaoat Hossain

Jahangirnagar University

shakhaoat@juniv.edu8801767177063

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026