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Studies

Interventional Not yet recruiting

NCT07181395 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Mulligan Mobilization Techniques for Non-Specific Low Back Pain

Official title: Comparison of the Effectiveness of Two Different Mulligan Mobilization Techniques in Patients With Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Triple-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

  • Sponsor: Gazi University
  • Enrollment: 30 (Estimated)
  • Study start: 2025-09-07 (Estimated)
  • Primary completion: 2025-10-07 (Estimated)
  • Study completion: 2025-12-01 (Estimated)
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • InterventionModel: Parallel
  • Masking: Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
  • PrimaryPurpose: Treatment

Brief Summary

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of two different Mulligan mobilization techniques in patients with non-specific low back pain. A total of 30 adults with chronic low back pain will be randomly assigned to three groups: (1) conventional physiotherapy plus hip internal rotation Mulligan mobilization, (2) conventional physiotherapy plus straight leg raise Mulligan mobilization, or (3) conventional physiotherapy only. The interventions will be applied twice a week for four weeks. The main outcomes are pain intensity (measured by Visual Analog Scale) and lumbar range of motion. Secondary outcomes include disability level (Oswestry Disability Index) and back awareness (Fremantle Back Awareness Questionnaire). The study will help determine whether Mulligan techniques provide additional benefits beyond conventional physiotherapy in reducing pain and improving function in people with non-specific low back pain.

Conditions

  • Non-specific Low Back Pain (NSLBP)

Intervention / Treatment

  • Behavioral: Hip Internal Rotation Mulligan Mobilization
  • Behavioral: Straight Leg Raise Mulligan Mobilization
  • Behavioral: Conventional Physiotherapy

Primary Outcome Measures

  • Pain Intensity (Visual Analog Scale, VAS) (Baseline (week 0) and post-treatment (week 4).)
    Pain intensity will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), a 100 mm horizontal line ranging from "no pain" to "worst pain imaginable." Participants will mark their pain level, and the distance in millimeters will be recorded.
  • Lumbar Range of Motion (ROM) (Baseline (week 0) and post-treatment (week 4).)
    Lumbar spinal range of motion will be measured using a goniometer. Participants will perform active forward flexion, and the angle of motion will be recorded in degrees.

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Locations and Investigators

  • Gazi University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
    • Yusuf Kaan KAYA, MSc, PT
    • Rukiye ALTUNBAS, MSc, PT
    • Bulent ELBASAN, Professor, PhD, PT (Principal Investigator)
    • Yusuf Kaan KAYA, MSc. PT
    • Rukiye ALTUNBAS, MSc. PT