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Comparative Effects of McGill and McKenzie Exercises in Low Back Pain

Comparative Effects of McGill and McKenzie Exercises on Pain, Range of Motion and Disability in Patients With Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain

NCT07403292•Riphah International University

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Summary

The study was conducted to determine the comparative effects of McGill and McKenzie exercises on pain, range of motion and disability in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain.

Eligibility

Age

20 - 40 years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria

•Both genders.
•Patients between 20-40 years.
•At least 6 months of history of chronic mechanical low back pain.
•Negative Lasegue's Test.
•Negative Slump Test.
•Patient presenting with NPRS values of above 1 and equal to or less than 6.
•ODI score from 5-24, with the patient showing minimal to moderate disability.
•Patient showing restricted lumbar range of motion in any direction of flexion, extension, and lateral flexion.
•Participants must demonstrate an extension directional preference during clinical examination (For the safety purpose of the patients)

Exclusion Criteria

•Lumbar radiculopathy.
•* Previous record showing Trauma or accident.
•* Any previous surgical record of Lumbar Spine Surgery.
•* Acute or Subacute low back pain.
•* History of spinal osteoporosis.
•* Vertebral Fractures.
•* Tumors and active infections.
•* Diagnosed psychological disorders.
•* Any spinal deformity
•* Participants who do not show directional preference towards extension

Locations (1)

Naseer Hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Key Dates

Start Date

January 13, 2025

Primary Completion Date

May 31, 2025

Completion Date

November 30, 2025

Last Updated

February 11, 2026

Enrollment

ACTUAL participants

Conditions

Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain

Interventions

McGill Exercises

OTHER

McKenzie Exercises

OTHER

Standardized Physiotherapy Treatment

OTHER

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ClinicalTrials.gov last update: February 11, 2026Data synced to Clareo: March 29, 2026

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