The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of regular physiotherapy and physiotherapy with early exercises of the core muscles for the treatment of low back disc surgery. This will be done to check if early exercises of the core muscles can help to relieve pain and aid in better recovery of the patient

Early core activation for patients following post-lumbar discectomy surgery compared to conventional physiotherapy - A single-blinded Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/07/113719

Enrollment

Registered

2026-07-08

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M518- Other thoracic, thoracolumbar andlumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders Health Condition 2: M512- Other thoracic, thoracolumbar andlumbosacral intervertebral disc displacement

Interventions

Intervention1: Early Abdominal Core Training and Progressive Mobilization: The interventional protocall Apart from the isometric contraction,the patient will be taught on how to sustain the core acti

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients posted for Lumbar Discectomy Age: (18- 60) Gender both: Male and Female Patients undergoing single level lumbar Discectomy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with emergency Cauda equina syndrome Post op radiculopathy pain. Patient with cervical myelopathy symptoms Intra op Dural tear CSF leak Post op neurologic deficits

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Pressure Biofeedback Unit Timepoint: VAS pre operative post operative day 2 post operative day 12 and 3 month post operative the pressure biofeedback will be assessed pre operative post operative day 12	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) 50-Foot Walk Test the Resumption of Activities of Daily Living Scal Timepoint: pre operative post operative day 2 post operative day 12 and 3 month post operative;50 foot walk testTimepoint: pre operative post operative day 2 post operative day 12 and 3 month post operative;the Resumption of Activities of Daily Living ScaleTimepoint: pre operative post operative day 2 post operative day 12 and 3 month post operative;Timepoint:	—

Measure

Time frame

Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) 50-Foot Walk Test the Resumption of Activities of Daily Living Scal Timepoint: pre operative post operative day 2 post operative day 12 and 3 month post operative;50 foot walk testTimepoint: pre operative post operative day 2 post operative day 12 and 3 month post operative;the Resumption of Activities of Daily Living ScaleTimepoint: pre operative post operative day 2 post operative day 12 and 3 month post operative;Timepoint:

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMerlyn Tilak

Christian Medical Collage

merlyntilak@gmail.com6380603255

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026