Neuromuscular Inhibition vs Muscle Energy Techniques With Core Exercises in Mechanical Low Back Pain
Active, not recruitingNot applicableNCT07258927
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This study has no listed site in Canada in this snapshot. It is included as part of the worldwide chronic pain corpus.
Brief summary (from the registry)
Chronic mechanical low back pain (CMLBP) is a common clinical problem that affects physical function, spinal mobility, and quality of life. Manual therapy techniques such as Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (INIT) and Muscle Energy Technique (MET) are frequently used in clinical practice to reduce pain and improve function. Core stabilization exercises (CSE) have also been reported to enhance spinal stability and neuromuscular control. However, limited evidence exists comparing the combined effects of these manual therapy techniques with core stabilization exercise on clinical outcomes in individuals with CMLBP. This randomized controlled clinical study aims to compare the effects of CSE combined with INIT and CSE combined with MET on pain intensity, functional disability, lumbar range of motion, psychosocial status, muscle endurance, and quality of life in adults with chronic mechanical low back pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: (1) CSE + INIT or (2) CSE + MET. Each group will receive treatment two times per week for six weeks. Pain severity, functional status, lumbar mobility, patient-reported outcomes, and muscle endurance will be assessed at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and at follow-up. The results of this study will help determine whether INIT or MET provides additional benefit when combined with core stabilization exercise for improving symptoms and function in individuals with chronic mechanical low back pain.
Study details
- Official title
- Comparison of the Effects of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition and Muscle Energy Techniques Combined With Core Stabilization Exercises in Patients With Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain
- Conditions
- Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Core Stabilization Exercise (CSE)
- Behavioral: Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (INIT)
- Behavioral: Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- Start date
- 2025-04-01
- Primary completion
- 2025-12-01
- Sex
- All
- Age range
- from 18 Years to 65 Years
- Results posted
- No results posted in this snapshot
- Countries
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Total sites listed
- 1
Eligibility criteria
Show eligibility criteria (verbatim from the registry)
Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 18-65 * Diagnosed chronic mechanical low back pain (\>3 months) * Pain localized between T12 and gluteal fold * Ability to follow exercise instructions * Voluntary consent Exclusion Criteria: * Spine surgery history * Herniated disc with neurological deficit * Systemic neuromuscular or rheumatologic disease * Acute lumbar trauma * Pregnancy * Current participation in another clinical trial * Use of analgesics, muscle relaxants, or physiotherapy within the past 4 weeks
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07258927