Effectiveness of the Mckenzie approach and pilates-based exercise in treating occupational recurrent low back pain: Randomized Controlled Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20260215009

Enrollment

Registered

2026-02-15

Start date

2026-01-19

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Recurrent non-specific low back pain Occupational low back pain Low Back Pain Recurrent Low Back Pain Non-Specific Low Back Pain Occupational Low Back Pain Exercise Therapy McKenzie Method Pilates Physical Therapy Modalities Randomized Controlled Trial

Interventions

Participants will receive supervised treatment sessions of sixty minutes duration three times per week for a total period of eight weeks. The intervention includes conventional physical therapy consis

Active Comparator Behavioral,Active Comparator Behavioral

Conventional Therapy + McKenzie Method (MDT),Conventional Therapy + Pilates-Based Exercise

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 55 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Adults aged 18 to 55 years with recurrent non specific low back pain. 2. History of at least two episodes of low back pain that interrupted daily activities within the past one year. 3. Current episode of low back pain lasting more than 24 hours and less than 12 weeks. 4. Low back pain related to occupational activities involving prolonged sitting or static working positions for approximately 6 to 8 hours daily. 5. Ability and willingness to understand the study procedures and provide informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Red flag conditions (tumors, infections, fractures; confirmed by imaging, history, medical records) 2. Neurological deficits or radiculopathy (confirmed by neurological examination) 3. Prior spinal surgery (confirmed by history, surgical scar, imaging, medical records) 4. Pregnancy (confirmed by history, medical records)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain Intensity Baseline and after 8 weeks Visual Analog Scale (VAS)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Disability Baseline and after 8 weeks Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ)	—

Countries

Bangladesh

Contacts

Public ContactProshoun Himel

Bangladesh Health Professions Instituite(BHPI),CRP

himel.crp@gmail.com01850718647

Outcome results

None listed

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