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N/ACompleted· 57 enrolled
Drug / intervention
McGill Exercises +2 moreother
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NCT07403292N/ACompleted

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

Riphah International University·interventional·Posted Feb 11, 2026·Updated Feb 11, 2026

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating McGill Exercises, McKenzie Exercises, and 1 other intervention for Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain. Completed, enrolled 57 participants across 1 site.

Detailed 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.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
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Primary Purpose--
CountriesPakistan
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Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
20252026
First PostedFeb 11, 2026
Enrollment StartJan 13, 2025
Primary CompletionMay 31, 2025
Study CompletionNov 30, 2025
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 5 monthsPosted 5 months ago

Interventions

McGill Exercisesother

McGill Big three exercises for 10 repetitions and 5-10 seconds of hold initially. Progression was tailored as per the patient's requirements and stamina. * Standardized physiotherapy treatment at the first session. * McGill curl-up * Isometric horizontal side support, either with support on knees or on foot, according to patient stamina. * Single leg extension holds on hands and knees, also known as McGill Birddog, either with or without raising the contralateral arm as per patient stamina.

McKenzie Exercisesother

McKenzie extension exercise plan (EEP) for 10 repetitions and 5-10 seconds of hold initially. Progression was tailored as per the patient's requirements and symptoms * Standardized physiotherapy treatment at the first session. * Lying face down in extension on elbows. * Full press up. * Extension in standing.

Standardized Physiotherapy Treatmentother

* Electrical Heating Pad was applied for 10 minutes. * TENS was applied (low frequency) for 10 minutes. * Posterior to Anterior Glides of Lumbar Spine in Maitland Grade-III, with 4 sets and 4 repetitions each. The patient will be in a prone position.