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The Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Combined with Motor Control Exercise on Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Recurrent Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Combined with Motor Control Exercise on Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Recurrent Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500106952
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-07-31
Start date
2025-08-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-08-18

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

Conditions

Recurrent Low Back Pain

Interventions

MCE group:Received 30 minutes of motor control exercise.
COMB group:Received a 15-minute neuromuscular electrical stimulation intervention followed by 30 minutes of motor control exercise.

Sponsors

Beijing Sports University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) Aged between 18 and 40 years; (2) Recurrent LBP (>=3 months) with at least two episodes interfering with activities of daily living (ADLs) and pain intensity >=3/10; (3) Presence of aberrant movement patterns during active forward bending; (4) Straight leg raise (SLR) test angle >91 degrees; (5) Positive prone instability test.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) Clinical signs of systemic diseases; (2) Definitive neurological signs (e.g., lower limb pain, weakness, or numbness); (3) History of spinal surgery; (4) Specific causes of low back pain (e.g., fracture, spinal stenosis, tumor/infection, or structural spinal abnormalities); (5) BMI >30 kg/m^2; (6) Participation in other treatments that may interfere with this trial.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Numerical Pain Rating Scale, NPRS;Polydactyl Muscle Activation Rate;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Core Muscle Strength Assessment;Functional Disability;Quality of Life ;Sleep Quality;Pain-Related Psychological Assessment;Lumbar Range of Motion (ROM);Y-Balance Test (YBT) ;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLiu Yawen

Beijing Sports University

2639560879@qq.com+86 191 2171 3667

Outcome results

None listed

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