Suspension Exercises vs Conventional Physiotherapy for Chronic Low Back Pain
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Suspension Exercises and Conventional Physiotherapy in Adults With Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Brief Summary
This study compared the effectiveness of suspension exercises based on the Neurac method with conventional physiotherapy in adults with chronic non-specific low back pain. The study evaluated changes in pain intensity, health-related quality of life, and functional performance following a six-week intervention.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable
Started Jan 2026
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
January 15, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
June 26, 2026
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
August 26, 2026
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
August 28, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
September 3, 2026
CompletedSeptember 3, 2026
August 1, 2026
5 months
August 28, 2026
August 28, 2026
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Change in Pain Intensity Measured by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Pain intensity was assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Change in pain intensity was evaluated by comparing the VAS score before and after the six-week intervention.
Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention
Secondary Outcomes (2)
Change in Health-Related Quality of Life Measured by the Short Form-36 (SF-36)
Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention
Change in Functional Performance Assessed by the Neurac Test Procedure
Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention
Study Arms (2)
Suspension Exercise Group
EXPERIMENTALParticipants received a standardized suspension exercise program based on the Redcord® Neurac method. The intervention consisted of 12 supervised treatment sessions delivered over a period of 6 weeks.
Conventional Physiotherapy Group
ACTIVE COMPARATORParticipants received a standardized conventional physiotherapy program consisting of thermotherapy, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and a home exercise program. The intervention consisted of 12 supervised treatment sessions delivered over a period of 6 weeks.
Interventions
A standardized conventional physiotherapy program consisting of thermotherapy, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and a home exercise program, delivered in 12 supervised treatment sessions over 6 weeks.
A standardized suspension exercise program based on the Redcord® Neurac method, consisting of 12 supervised treatment sessions over 6 weeks.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- \. Adults aged 25 to 60 years with chronic non-specific low back pain.
- \. No history of previous spinal surgery.
- \. No history of major lumbar trauma.
- \. Pain intensity of ≥3/10 on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).
- \. Ability to understand the instructions and complete the questionnaires.
- \. No previous participation in a suspension exercise program
You may not qualify if:
- Recent lumbar trauma.
- Spinal surgery performed less than six months before enrollment.
- Pregnancy.
- Severe cognitive or psychological disorders.
- Refusal to participate.
- Severe cardiovascular complications.
- Acute joint pain limiting the ability to perform the exercises.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Motiongate clinic
Jounieh, Lebanon
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Dr
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
August 28, 2026
First Posted
September 3, 2026
Study Start
January 15, 2026
Primary Completion
June 26, 2026
Study Completion
August 26, 2026
Last Updated
September 3, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-08
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share