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Comparing the effect of Core Stabilization Exercises on Swiss ball with Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation exercises on pain and functional disability in patients with non-specific low back pain.

Efficacy of Core Stabilization Exercises on Swiss ball versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation exercises on pain and functional disability in patients with nonspecific low back pain A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/106546
Enrollment
84
Registered
2026-03-19
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M539- Dorsopathy, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Core Stabilization on Swiss Ball: This group will undergo core stabilization exercises on a Swiss ball combined with conventional therapy. Duration of the exercise program: 3 days per
hands will be clasped behind the head and feet set shoulder-width apart. The lower abdominal muscles will be drawn towards the spine. The subject will slowly flex the spine while keeping abdominal mu

Sponsors

NIL
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Back pain more than 3 months Non-specific low back pain i.e. mechanical Patients with minimum to moderate disability up to 40 percent on ODI Patient with VAS grade of 5 and below

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Past history of fracture spine, rib or injury Past history of abdominal surgery Any other systemic illness Central or peripheral neurologic signs Specific causes of low back pain

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain Assessment:Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)Timepoint: Baseline before treatment and 4 weeks post-treatment—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Functional Disability:Modified Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire (ODI)Timepoint: Baseline recorded before the intervention and after completion of the 4 week intervention program.—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Smruti Swagatika Dash

Narayana Hrudayalaya Institute of Physiotherapy

ssdashpt@gmail.com9448552026

Outcome results

None listed

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