NCT06749574

Effectiveness of Stability Ball Training, Dead Bug Exercises, and Their Combination on Reducing Specific Low Back Pain

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 63 (actual)
• Sponsor: Superior University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 30 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study is a single-blinded, randomized controlled trial (RCT) focused on individuals aged 30 to 50 with acute specific low back pain (lumbar radiculopathy). Participants will be divided into three groups: one performing stability ball exercises, one doing dead bug exercises, and the third group combining both types of exercises.

Detailed description

The study aims to assess the effectiveness of these regimens in reducing pain and improving quality of life. The trial will be conducted at Sheikh Zayed Hospital and Alara Health Care Clinic, with simple random sampling used to assign participants. The study will run for 6 months, with follow-up assessments at 1, 4, and 8 weeks.

Conditions

• Radiculopathy Lumbar

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST	stability ball exercises	articipants in the first group performed stability ball exercises designed to enhance balance, core stability, they were introduced to the stability ball with instructions on maintaining proper posture, alignment, and safety to prevent injuries. The program included exercises such as the Stability ball bridging, stability ball bird dog and stability ball pelvic tilts were included to activate the lower abdominal muscles and glutes through gentle, controlled movements
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST	dead bug exercise	The second group focused on dead bug exercises, Participants performed exercises such as extending one arm and the opposite leg while lying on their backs, ensuring their spine remained neutral and their lower back stayed pressed into the floor. Variations included alternating opposite arm and leg movements and holding the extended position to increase the challenge and enhance core stability. These exercises were performed slowly to maintain control and improve movement precision over the eight-week period
COMBINATION_PRODUCT	Combined Groupo	The third group combined stability ball and dead bug exercises for a comprehensive training approach targeting both core stability and balance. Participants alternated between dead bug exercises, which required controlled arm and leg extensions while lying on their backs, and stability ball exercises such as the ball with bridging and bird dog. Throughout the eight weeks, participants were encouraged to maintain proper posture, alignment, and a neutral spine during all activities to ensure safety and effectiveness

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-02-15
• Primary completion: 2024-07-10
• Completion: 2025-03-02
• First posted: 2024-12-27
• Last updated: 2025-02-04

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan