An interventional study of Hip Hinge Movement Training and Gluteus Activation Exercises in Low Back Pain, sponsored by Riphah International University. Not yet recruiting at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 60 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-11-06.
Sponsored by Riphah International University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
the effects of hip hinge exercises in non-specific low back pain patients along with that we will measure the range of motion of lumbar region. Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition worldwide and a leading cause of disability, affecting individuals' physical functioning and quality of life.
2,922 studies on the registry are indexed under Low Back Pain; 580 are open to participants now.
This study's planned enrollment of 52 is below the median of 60 across 2,364 interventional studies indexed under Low Back Pain.
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For Group A 3 session per week within pain-free limits, progressing as tolerated and 45-60 minutes time per session.
Other: Hip Hinge Movement Training · Other: Gluteus Activation Exercises · Other: Hip Mobility Drills
For Group B 3 sessions per week within pain free range of motion as tolerated and session last for 45- 60 minutes per session
Other: Conventional Rehabilitation Components
Functional drills focusing on hip flexion with neutral spine including body weight hip hinging with dowel feedback and progression as tolerated. Exercises will emphasize gluteus activation and eccentric protocol to minimize lumbar flexion.
Spine bridges and clamshells to strengthen the Gluteus Maximus and Medius, addressing posterior chain weakness commonly seen in NSLBP.
Active and static stretching for hip flexors and extensors in pain free range of motion.
Core stabilization exercises such as abdominal bracing, pelvic tilts, quadruped arm/leg extensions, trunk strengthening prone back extensions and lumbar stretching.
Numeric Pain Rating scale (NPRS) for pain
The intensity of NSLBP will be measured on the Numeric pain rationg scale which will be assessed verbally by a blinded assessor. This scale is routinely utilized for NSLBP, and is valid, responsive and is easy to administer in a clinical setting. The NPRS is scored on an 11 point scale (0-10) where 0 represents no pain and 10 represents the worst imaginable pain. Excellent interrater reliability, excellent internal consistency for NPRS in participants aged 25-55 (Cronbach's alpha =0.88)
Time frame: 6 weeks
Oswestry disability index (ODI)
The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) is a validated self-report questionnaire used to measure functional disability related to low back pain. It includes items on pain intensity, personal care, lifting, walking, sitting, standing, sleeping, social life and travel. Scores range from 0-100% where higher scores indicate greater disability. ODI is recognized as a gold standard outcome in NSLBP clinical trails and exhibits excellent reliability and responsiveness in adults with chronic low back pain.
Time frame: 6 weeks
Goniometer for Lumbar Range of Motion (ROM)
Lumbar ROM will be assessed using a manual goniometer according to standard clinical protocols. Common movements measured include lumbar flexion (forward bending), extension (backward bending), lateral flexion (side bending) and rotation. Lumbar ROM assessment has demonstrated acceptable reliability for clinical use and movement deficits have been associated with NSLBP in biomechanical studies.
Time frame: 6 weeks
Plan to share: No
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Start is estimated for Oct 2026; primary completion for Jan 2027, 3 months later.
Of 1,231 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Low Back Pain, half reached primary completion within 11 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 5 and three quarters within 26. This study's planned 3 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 1,286 studies reached it within 11 months; a quarter within 5 and three quarters within 27.
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