Effectiveness of Pilates in Patients With Subacute Low Back Pain

NCT06699511 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: KAEK/2022.11.211
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 66
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Pilates exercises in patients with subacute low back pain, which typically lasts between 4 and 12 weeks. Subacute low back pain is longer-lasting than acute pain and can negatively impact daily activities and quality of life. Pilates is an exercise method that strengthens core muscle groups, improves flexibility, and supports body balance. This research is designed as a comparative study between two groups. One group will participate in Pilates exercises, while the other group will follow a standard home exercise program. The study will assess outcomes such as pain level, mobility, and quality of life. Through this, the study aims to provide more insights into the potential of Pilates as a treatment method for subacute low back pain.

Conditions

Subacute Low Back Pain

Keywords

Pilates; Subacute low back pain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Visual Analog Scale

  The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) is used to measure pain intensity. The scale ranges from 0 to 10, where 0 represents 'no pain' and 10 represents 'worst possible pain.' Higher scores indicate worse outcomes, signifying greater pain intensity

  pretreatment, post-treatment (8 weeks), and at 3-month follow-up

Study Arms (2)

pilates exercise

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

pilates exercise

Behavioral: Exercise

Home exercis

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Home exercise

Behavioral: Exercise

Interventions

Exercise BEHAVIORAL

Exercise

Home exercis; pilates exercise

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Adults aged between 18 and 65 years.D
• Diagnosis of subacute low back pain, defined as pain lasting between 6 and 12 weeks
• No previous Pilates experience.

You may not qualify if:

• History of spinal surgery or significant spinal deformities (e.g., scoliosis).
• Presence of serious medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, uncontrolled hypertension, or neurological disorders.
• Pregnancy or planned pregnancy during the study period.
• Use of pain-relief medications that could interfere with the results of the study.
• Participation in any structured physical therapy program in the last three months.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Beykent: lead

Study Sites (1)

Istanbul Beykent Univesity

Istanbul, Büyükçekmece, 34500, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Asik HK, Sahbaz T. Preventing chronic low back pain: investigating the role of Pilates in subacute management-a randomized controlled trial. Ir J Med Sci. 2025 Jun;194(3):949-956. doi: 10.1007/s11845-025-03939-y. Epub 2025 Apr 4.

  PMID: 40183915 DERIVED

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MeSH Terms

Interventions

Exercise

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Motor Activity; Movement; Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena; Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Masking Details: In this clinical trial, masking will apply primarily to the Outcomes Assessor to ensure unbiased evaluation of results. The assessor, who will measure outcomes such as pain intensity, mobility, and quality of life, will be unaware of which intervention group (Pilates or home exercise) each participant belongs to. This masking minimizes the risk of bias in interpreting results based on prior knowledge of the intervention received by participants. If there are additional parties involved in data analysis or reporting who might influence the results, they will also be masked to the intervention assignments to maintain the integrity of the study outcomes.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assoc. Prof

Model Details: This study utilizes a parallel-group interventional study model to compare the effects of Pilates exercises versus a standard home exercise program on subacute low back pain. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups: Pilates Group: Participants in this group will receive a structured Pilates program targeting core stability, flexibility, and posture correction, which is specifically designed for low back pain management. Pilates exercises will be supervised by a qualified instructor to ensure proper technique and safety. Home Exercise Group: Participants in this group will follow a standard home exercise regimen tailored to relieve low back pain. These exercises focus on general strength and flexibility but are not specific to Pilates techniques. Both groups will participate in their respective programs for eight weeks. Outcomes, including pain levels, functional mobility, and quality of life, will be measured at three time points: baseline, post-treatment, and follow

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 18, 2024
• First Posted: November 21, 2024
• Study Start: December 1, 2022
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2023
• Study Completion: December 1, 2024
• Last Updated: November 21, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-11

Locations

TU (1)