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NCT06890052

Effects of Isolated Lumbar Extension Resistance Training Alone and in Combination with General Exercise and Manual Therapy

Active, enrolled NA Last updated 21 March 2025
What this trial tests

NA trial testing Targeted exercise program in Low Back Pain in 72 participants. Participants enrolled and being followed up; not accepting new ones.

Timeline
1 December 2021
Primary endpoint
24 December 2024
24 June 2025

Quick facts

Lead sponsorUniversity of Wuerzburg
PhaseNA
StatusActive, enrolled
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Allocationnon randomized
Designparallel
Maskingsingle
Primary purposetreatment
Enrollment72
Start date1 December 2021
Primary completion24 December 2024
Estimated completion24 June 2025
Sites1 location across Germany

Drugs / interventions tested

Conditions studied

Sponsor

University of Wuerzburg

Who can join

Adults 18 to 65, any sex, with Low Back Pain or Multifidus. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Sponsor's own description

This study examines effects of machine-based isolated lumbar extension resistance exercise (ILEX) on paraspinal muscle morphology and function, as well as pain intensity, disability and quality of life in patients with chronic low back pain and radiculopathy related to specific spinal disorders. Current guidelines emphasize the necessity of treating chronic low back pain with integrative, holistic approaches due to its multidimensional nature. At the same time, an increasing number of studies highlight the importance of restoring lumbar muscle function and morphology through targeted training. Regarding ILEX, existing studies already support its clinical value, however, the optimal integration of ILEX with other therapeutic modalities remains unclear. Two groups will be enrolled in an ILEX protocol (16 weeks, 25 sessions), while one of the groups will additionally participate in general exercise and manual therapy. After completion of the main program, participants will be given different options to continue the exercise therapy with a reduced frequency (e.g., once per month). After six months, a follow-up assessment will be conducted with all participants to analyze long-term efficacy.

Publications & conference data

1 peer-reviewed publication reference this trial (live from Europe PMC):

  1. Isolated lumbar extension exercise alone or in a multimodal program for low back pain and radiculopathy: a non-randomized controlled trial.
    Domokos B, Domokos J, Andersson G, Mannel S, et al · · 2025 · PMID 41131158 · DOI 10.1038/s41598-025-22452-x

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