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A Combined Exercise Programme Involving Strengthening, Flexibility and Aerobic Exercise for Lower Back Pain
Sponsor: University of Nottingham
Summary
This randomised controlled trial will evaluate the effectiveness of different exercise modalities for individuals with low back pain. Participants will be allocated to one of three groups: a control arm (usual exercise), a running-based intervention, or a swimming/cycling-based intervention. Outcomes related to pain and function will be measured at baseline, 8 weeks, and 12 months.
Official title: A Combined Exercise Programme Involving Strengthening, Flexibility and Aerobic Exercise for Lower Back Pain: a Randomised-controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
88
Start Date
2025-04-01
Completion Date
2026-09-30
Last Updated
2025-12-12
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Runner group
The intervention groups undertake 8 weeks of a combined exercise programme including aerobic elements (running), a schedule of gradually intensifying strengthening exercises and flexibility exercises
Swim/Cycle Group
The intervention groups undertake 8 weeks of a combined exercise programme including aerobic elements (swim/cycle), a schedule of gradually intensitfing strengthening exercises and flexibility exercises
Locations (1)
University of Nottingham, Queen's Medical Centre
Nottingham, Notts, United Kingdom