| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/02/103502 [Registered on: 10/02/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
27/04/2026 |
| 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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Comparison of Core stability exercises Versus Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization exercises in patients Chronic low back pain |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Comparison of Core Stabilization Exercises Versus Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization in patients with Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain: 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 |
Zubia Veqar |
| Designation |
Director |
| Affiliation |
Jamia Millia Islamia |
| Address |
Room no.202, 2nd floor, Centre of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Maulana Md Ali Jauher Marg, Okhla, New Delhi-110025, India
South
DELHI
110025
India |
| Phone |
9958993486 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
veqar.zubia@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Zubia Veqar |
| Designation |
Director |
| Affiliation |
Jamia Millia Islamia |
| Address |
Room no.202, 2nd floor, Centre of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Maulana Md Ali Jauher Marg, Okhla, New Delhi-110025, India
South
DELHI
110025
India |
| Phone |
9958993486 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
veqar.zubia@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Tabassum Fatima |
| Designation |
Student |
| Affiliation |
Jamia Millia Islamia |
| Address |
Room no.207, Centre of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Maulana Md Ali Jauher Marg, Okhla, New Delhi-110025, India
South
DELHI
110025
India |
| Phone |
9889488227 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
37tabassumfatima@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Centre For Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences Jamia Millia Islamia |
| Address |
Centre For Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Maulana Md Ali Jauher Marg, Okhla, New Delhi |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [(Central University)] |
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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 |
| Zubia Veqar |
Zubia Veqar |
Room no.202, 2nd floor, Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Maulana Md Ali Jauher Marg, Okhla, New Delhi-110025, India
New Delhi
DELHI |
09958993486
veqar.zubia@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Institutional Ethics Committee, Jamia Millia Islamia |
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 |
| Patients |
(1) ICD-10 Condition: M999||Biomechanical lesion, unspecified, |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
Core stabilization exercise |
Core stabilization exercises focus on strengthening the deep muscles of the abdomen, back, and pelvis that support the spine. These muscles help keep the lower back stable during daily activities such as sitting, standing, bending, and lifting. In people with non-specific low back pain, core stabilization exercises help reduce pain, improve spinal control, enhance posture, and prevent repeated strain on the lower back. |
| Intervention |
Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization |
Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization is a rehabilitation and exercise approach based on developmental kinesiology. It uses the movement patterns seen in infants (0–18 months) to restore optimal postural control, joint centration, and movement efficiency. |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
20.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
50.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
1. Adults (20-50 years)
2. Medical diagnosis of non-specific chronic low back pain and symptoms persisting for longer than three months
3. Both male and female
4. NPRS is between three and seven
5. Ambulation without walking aid
6. Willingness to participate in structured rehabilitation program
7. Having working knowledge of English language
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1.Previous spinal surgery
2.Spinal deformity
3.Lumbar deformities
4.Severe hip and knee degenerative disease
5.Systemic infections
6.LBP with neurological symptoms (e.g., radiating pain, sensory deficits, muscle weakness
7.Pregnant women
8.LBP of traumatic or structural origins
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Computer generated randomization |
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Method of Concealment
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Sequentially numbered, sealed, opaque envelopes |
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Blinding/Masking
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Participant and Outcome Assessor Blinded |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
Pain intensity
Electromyography
Posture
Balance |
At baseline
At 6 weeks |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
KINESIOPHOBIA
HEALTH RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE |
At baseline
At 6 weeks |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="34"
Sample Size from India="34"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "0"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="0" |
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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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20/02/2026 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
Date Missing |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
Date Missing |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="0"
Months="6"
Days="0" |
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
Modification(s)
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Not Yet Recruiting |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Completed |
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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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Subjects with Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain will be recruited from Centre for physiotherapy and rehabilitation sciences’ OPD, Jamia Millia Islamia and community on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Subject will be explained the purpose and the possible risks of the study. They will be given an informed consent explaining their rights as research subjects (According to Helsinki declaration,1964). Following the screening, demographics including age, height, weight, and BMI as well as clinical characteristics such as pain by NPRS, multifidus and erector spinae muscle activity by EMG, balance assessed by Pedalo sensamove balance device, posture analysis by GaitON device, Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) for kinesiophobia and EuroQoL (EQ-5D) for Health-related quality of life. After assessing the baseline criterion measures, the participants will be further randomly allocated to one of the two interventions groups: (1) DNS along with IFT and hot pack (2) Core stabilization exercise along with IFT and hot pack. The intervention will be given for 6 weeks. The outcome variables will be assessed at baseline and after a period of 6 weeks. |