Pilates Method vs. Kinesiotherapy for Occupational Low Back Pain

NCT07829354 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 08688818.0.0000.5154
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 18
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Occupational low back pain is a prevalent cause of functional disability. This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effects of the Pilates Method and conventional kinesiotherapy on functional disability (Oswestry Index) and health self-perception in workers with occupational low back pain.

Conditions

Low Back Pain

Keywords

Pilates; Kinesiotherapy; Exercise Therapy; Occupational Health

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Functional Disability

  Functional disability was assessed using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) questionnaire. The total score ranges from 0 to 100%, with higher scores indicating a worse outcome (greater level of disability).

  Baseline, 5 weeks, and 6 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Health Self-Perception

  Baseline, 5 weeks, and 6 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Pilates Method

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants underwent a rehabilitation protocol based on the Pilates Method.

Other: Pilates Method

Conventional Kinesiotherapy

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants underwent a conventional kinesiotherapy exercise protocol.

Other: Conventional Kinesiotherapy

Interventions

Pilates Method OTHER

A rehabilitation program utilizing the Pilates Method principles focusing on core stability, flexibility, and muscle strengthening.

Pilates Method

Conventional Kinesiotherapy OTHER

A standard physical therapy program involving stretching and strengthening exercises commonly used in clinical practice.

Conventional Kinesiotherapy

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Workers diagnosed with occupational low back pain.
• Aged between18 and older
• Signed the Informed Consent Form.

You may not qualify if:

• History of spinal surgery.
• Presence of severe spinal pathologies (e.g., tumors, fractures, infections).
• Pregnancy.
• Currently participating in another physical rehabilitation program for low back pain.
• Cognitive impairment that prevents understanding of the questionnaires or exercises.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Universidade Federal do Triangulo Mineiro: lead

Study Sites (1)

Physical Therapy Clinic, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro

Uberaba, Minas Gerais, 38025-015, Brazil

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Low Back Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Officials

• Dernival Bertoncello, PT, PhD

  Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: The outcome assessor responsible for administering the clinical and functional questionnaires was blinded to the participants' group allocation.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: MD, MSc

Model Details: Participants were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to one of two parallel groups: the Pilates Method group or the conventional kinesiotherapy group.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 9, 2026
• First Posted: September 21, 2026
• Study Start: March 1, 2023
• Primary Completion: August 31, 2023
• Study Completion: August 31, 2023
• Last Updated: September 21, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

BR (1)