Effects of Deep Core Activation-Based Spinal Stabilization Exercise on Lumbar Muscle and Functional Recovery in Middle-Aged Men with Chronic Low Back Pain

The Effects of Deep Core Activation-Based Postural Control Training on Lumbosacral Musculature Cross-Sectional Area and Functional Measures in Middle-Aged Men with Chronic Low Back Pain

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

CRIS

Registry ID

KCT0011953

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-11

Start date

2025-12-24

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-05-18

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Behavioral : This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of a deep core activation-based postural control training program in middle-aged men with chronic low back pain. Participants were randoml

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Male participants aged between 40 and 49 years 2. Individuals with chronic low back pain lasting more than 3 months 3. Participants who voluntarily agreed to participate after receiving sufficient explanation regarding the study procedures and purpose 4. Individuals able to participate in the 12-week exercise intervention program 5. Individuals without orthopedic or neurological disorders that could affect study participation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with a history of lumbar spine surgery within the past 6 months 2. Individuals with acute low back pain or acute inflammatory disease 3. Individuals with cardiovascular disease or medical conditions limiting exercise participation 4. Individuals unable to regularly participate in the exercise intervention program 5. Individuals considered inappropriate for study participation by the investigators

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Lumbosacral musculature cross-sectional area (LSM-CSA)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Lumbar extensor muscle strength;Static balance ability;Dynamic balance ability;Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)	—

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactDong Chun Lim

Korea National Sport University

medifit@mediandfit.co.kr+82-2-2282-4123

Outcome results