The Effects of Online Mat Pilates and Face-to-Face Equipment-Based Pilates on Pain, Kinesiophobia, and Balance in Individuals With Non-Specific Low Back Pain

NCT06946966 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2024-04/02
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) is a common musculoskeletal condition that affects a significant portion of the population and often leads to limitations in daily activities, reduced quality of life, and increased levels of kinesiophobi

Conditions

Low Back Pain

Keywords

pain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• visual pain scal

  A 10-cm line where participants mark their pain intensity, ranging from 'no pain' to 'worst pain'.

  12 weeks

• Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale (QBPDS)

  Assesses functional disability related to back pain through 20 daily activity items. Higher scores indicate greater limitation in performing physical tasks.

  12 weeks

• Pressure Algometer

  Measures the minimum pressure that causes pain in a specific muscle or soft tissue, helping to quantify pain sensitivity objectively.

  12 weeks

• Y-Balance Test (YBT)

  Evaluates balance by measuring reach distance in three directions while standing on one leg. It reflects dynamic stability, core control, and lower limb function.

  12 weeks

• Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK)

  Assesses fear of movement and re-injury through a 17-item questionnaire. Higher scores indicate increased avoidance behavior and movement-related fear.The final score can be a minimum of 17 points and a maximum of 68 points.

  12 weeks

Study Arms (3)

Reformer Pilates

EXPERIMENTAL

Reformer Pilates

Other: Reformer Pilates

Pilates control

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Pilates control

Other: Pilates control

pilates online pilates

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

online pilates

Other: pilates online pilates

Interventions

Reformer Pilates OTHER

Reformer Pilates

Reformer Pilates

Pilates control OTHER

Pilates control

Pilates control

pilates online pilates OTHER

pilates online pilates

pilates online pilates

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Aged between 18 and 60 years
• Non-specific low back pain for more than 12 weeks
• No clear pathological diagnosis
• Physically and cognitively capable of performing the exercises
• Pain level between 3 and 7 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

You may not qualify if:

• Pregnancy
• Spinal surgery in the last 6 months
• Neurological or chronic systemic diseases
• Movement restriction due to severe pain

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istanbul Medipol University Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Bahceşehir University Health Center

Istanbul, 34070, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Low Back Pain; Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Back Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: INVESTIGATOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 21, 2025
• First Posted: April 27, 2025
• Study Start: April 17, 2025
• Primary Completion: July 17, 2025
• Study Completion: August 11, 2025
• Last Updated: August 12, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)