Effect of Egoscue Method Exercises on Pain and Daily Movement Ability in People with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Effect of Egoscue Method Exercises on Pain and Functional Mobility in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial - EGO-LSS Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/04/108895

Enrollment

Registered

2026-04-21

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-27

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M00-M99- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Interventions

Intervention1: Egoscue method exercises: Intervention duration: 4 weeks total Session frequency: 5 days per week Session duration: 45 60 minutes per session Hot Pack: 10 minutes Static Back Static Ba

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults aged 45 years to 65 years diagnosed clinically and radiologically with lumbar spinal stenosis confirmed by MRI showing grade mild-moderate Presence of symptoms characteristic of neurogenic claudication such as lower limb pain numbness or weakness aggravated by walking or standing and relieved by sitting or forward flexion persisting for at least 3 months Ability and willingness to provide informed consent and participate in exercise therapy sessions regularly for the study duration

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of previous lumbar spine surgery within the last 6 months or planned spinal surgery during study period Significant neurological conditions affecting the lower limbs including cauda equina syndrome severe radiculopathy or peripheral neuropathy that impairs lower limb function Medical conditions contraindicating exercise participation such as unstable cardiovascular or respiratory disease severe cognitive impairment

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
NPRS for pain Oswestry Disability Index Zurich Claudication questionnaireTimepoint: pre 0th week post 4th week	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Range of motionTimepoint: pre 0th week post 4th week	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Mrudula Sangaonkar

Dr. D. Y. Patil college of Physiotherapy

mrudula.sangaonkar@dpu.edu.in8087469330

Outcome results

None listed

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