| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/09/095023 [Registered on: 18/09/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
17/09/2025 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Interventional |
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Type of Study
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Physiotherapy (Not Including YOGA) |
| Study Design |
Randomized, Parallel Group Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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Comparing Short and Long Duration Muscle Energy Techniques for Low Back Pain: A Clinical Trial on Pain, Movement, and Daily Function |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Short Versus Long Muscle Energy Technique In Non-Specific Low Back Pain On Pain,ROM And Functional Disability: A Randomized Clinical Trial |
| Trial Acronym |
NIL |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
Dr Anand Heggannavar |
| Designation |
HOD and Professor Department of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy |
| Affiliation |
KAHER Institute Of Physiotherapy Near KLE Hospital Nehru Belagavi Karnataka India 590010 |
| Address |
KAHER Prabhakar Kore Hospital And Research Centre Physiotherapy OPD No 39
Sagar Wards Orthopaedic Manual Therapy
OPD No 13 Belagavi KARNATAKA
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India |
| Phone |
9945282896 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
anandheggannavar@klekipt.edu.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Anand Heggannavar |
| Designation |
HOD and Professor Department of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy |
| Affiliation |
KAHER Institute Of Physiotherapy Near KLE Hospital Nehru Belagavi Karnataka India 590010 |
| Address |
KAHER Prabhakar Kore Hospital And Research Centre Physiotherapy OPD No 39
Sagar Wards Orthopaedic Manual Therapy
OPD No 13 Belagavi KARNATAKA
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India |
| Phone |
9945282896 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
anandheggannavar@klekipt.edu.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Vijayalaxmi Patil |
| Designation |
MPT 1st Year |
| Affiliation |
KAHER Institute Of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
KAHER Prabhakar Kore Hospital And Research Centre Physiotherapy OPD No 39
Sagar Wards Orthopaedic Manual Therapy
OPD No 13 Belagavi KARNATAKA 590010
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
591102
India |
| Phone |
09535953400 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
vijayalaxmipatil1196@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Kle academy of higher education and research |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Vijayalaxmi Patil |
| Address |
KAHERs Prabhakar Kore Hospital And Research Centre Physiotherapy OPD No 39
Sagar Wards Orthopaedic Manual Therapy
OPD No 13 Belagavi KARNATAKA 590010
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [self sponsored project] |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| No of Sites = 1 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| Dr Anand Heggannavar |
KLE Prabhakar Kore Hospital |
KAHER Prabhakar Kore Hospital And Research Centre Physiotherapy OPD No 39
Sagar Wards Orthopaedic Manual Therapy
OPD No 13 Belagavi KARNATAKA
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India
Belgaum
KARNATAKA |
09945282896
anandheggannavar@klekipt.edu.in |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| KAHER Institute Of Physiotherapy |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Healthy Human Volunteers |
Non specific low back pain |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
Short Versus Long Muscle Energy Technique In Non-Specific Low Back Pain On Pain,ROM And Functional Disability: A Randomized Clinical Trial |
The participant will be given Hot Moist Pack for 10 mins followed by TENS for 15 mins, long duration MET and exercises for 10 repetations. |
| Intervention |
Short Versus Long Muscle Energy Technique In Non-Specific Low Back Pain On Pain,ROM And Functional Disability: A Randomized Clinical Trial |
The participant will be given Hot Moist Pack for 10 mins followed by TENS for 15 mins, short duration MET and exercises for 10 repetations. |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
50.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
Participants of all genders, aged 18-50 years, who are willing to participate
Visual Analogue Scale ranging from 4-7
Participants with Non Specific Low back pain from 6-12 weeks
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Participants with previous history of spinal surgery
Participants with NSLBP who had cognitive impairment or inability to follow instructions
Participants with LBP of a specific nature
Participants undergoing immunosuppression or steroid medication
Participants with open wounds over lower back
Participants having cardiac pacemakers |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Coin toss, Lottery, toss of dice, shuffling cards etc |
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Method of Concealment
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Not Applicable |
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Blinding/Masking
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Not Applicable |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
Modified Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire
Modified Modified Schober’s test
Fingertip To Floor Lateral Flexion test
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Modified Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire at baseline and post intervention after 2 weeks
Modified Modified Schober’s test at baseline and post intervention after 2 weeks
Fingertip To Floor Lateral Flexion test at baseline and post intervention after 2 weeks
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Visual Analog Scale(VAS) |
Visual Analog Scale(VAS) at baseline & post intervention after 2 weeks
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="60"
Sample Size from India="60"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" |
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Phase of Trial
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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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28/09/2025 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="0"
Months="6"
Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Applicable |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Not Yet Recruiting |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
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This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effects of short-duration and long-duration Muscle Energy Technique (MET) in individuals with non-specific low back pain (NSLBP), a highly prevalent condition causing pain, reduced mobility, and functional disability. Sixty participants aged 18–50 years with NSLBP will be randomly allocated into two groups: Group A (short-duration MET with conventional treatment) and Group B (long-duration MET with conventional treatment). Outcomes including pain (VAS), lumbar mobility (Modified Modified Schober and Fingertip-to-Floor Lateral Flexion tests), and disability (Modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire) will be assessed. The study seeks to identify whether long-duration MET offers superior clinical benefits. |