Comparative Effects of Cognitive Functional Therapy With Kinetic Control Training on Non-specific Low Back Pain (LBP)

Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences

Status

Enrolling

Conditions

Non Specific Chronic Low Back Pain

Low Back Pain

Treatments

Other: Kinetic Control Training

Behavioral: Cognitive Functional Therapy

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT07282925

UBAS/ERB/FoRS/25/021

U1111-1331-9059 (Registry Identifier)

Details and patient eligibility

About

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare Cognitive Functional Therapy (CFT) with Kinetic Control Training (KCT) in participants with non-specific low back pain. The study wants to see which approach helps lower pain, reduce disability and improve movement control. The main questions it aims to answer is

Is there difference between Cognitive Functional Therapy and Kinetic control training on pain intensity, disability and movement control in participants with Non Specific Low Back Pain?
Is there difference between Cognitive Functional Therapy and Kinetic control training on pain catastrophizing and self-efficacy in participants with Non Specific Low Back Pain? Researcher will compare the both CFT and KCT group to see if one treatment is superior to other in treating participants with non-specific back pain.

Participants will

Attend treatment sessions based on the group they are placed in.
Take session three times each week for eight weeks.
They will be asked short questions about their pain, daily activity, and movement throughout the study.

Full description

Low back pain (LBP) has the highest prevalence globally among musculoskeletal disorders, affecting around 619 million people in 2020 and it is expected that the number of cases will increase to 843 million by 2050. LBP is defined as the localized pain below the costal margin and above the inferior gluteal folds which may or may not include leg pain. It is commonly categorized as specific and non-specific low back pain. Non-Specific Low Back Pain (NSLBP) accounts for nearly 90% of all cases.

NSLBP is multifactorial and mostly new cases recover within a short time but the condition frequently recurs and may become persistent. An extensive review regarding the management of LBP has stated that exercise plays a fundamental role in treating patients with NSLBP. However, the results regarding the appropriate type of exercise are the subject of controversy. Over the past decades, researchers have advised a variety of exercises. However, despite applying various treatment approaches, conservative treatment for NSLBP yields small effect sizes.

Cognitive Functional Therapy (CFT) is a contemporary exercise intervention developed by Peter O'Sullivan, to address the multidimensional nature of non-specific low back pain. The CFT is structured into three phases: (1) making sense of pain, (2) exposure with control, and (3) lifestyle changes. Rather than adopting a one size fits all approach, CFT provides clinicians with the opportunity to explore the multidimensional nature of NSLBP.

Kinetic Control Training (KCT) developed by Comerford, is a clinical framework focused on the assessment and correction of uncontrolled movement. KCT emphasizes identifying direction-specific movement faults (e.g., flexion, extension, rotation control deficits) that contribute to symptom provocation. KCT utilizes a three-stage retraining process: (1) cognitive facilitation of correct muscle activation; (2) integration into low-load, non-provocative tasks; and (3) progression to complex, functional movements under load and fatigue.

Despite the promising evidence supporting both CFT and KCT, a clear comparative study of their effectiveness in addressing NSLBP is lacking. Most existing studies have focused on one technique or compared it with general exercise. This study seeks to address this gap by evaluating and comparing the effects of Cognitive Functional Therapy and Kinetic Control Training in individuals with NSLBP.

Enrollment

70 estimated patients

Sex

All

Ages

19 to 39 years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Patients of both sexes
Aged between 19 to 39
Patients who score 6 points or higher on the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) at the time of screening
Patients who will have Non-Specific Chronic Low Back pain for at least 3 months duration

Exclusion criteria

If the primary pain area is not the lumbar spine.
If leg pain is the primary problem.
If patient have inflammatory disease.
If patient have progressive neurological disease.
If patient have red flag disorders (malignancy/cancer, traumas such as fracture).
Pregnant females.