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NCT Number: NCT07286760

MAT Pilates and MIHA Combined Exercise Programs in Patients With Nonspecific Back Pain

Comparison of the Effects of MAT Pilates and MIHA Combined Exercise Programs on Pain, Quality of Life, Anxiety, and Endurance in Patients with Nonspecific Back Pain

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Key information

Conditions

Low Back Pain Back Pain Behavior Motor Activity Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

25 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Hazal GENÇ

Istanbul, None Selected, 34353, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Being between 25 and 45 years of age
  • Having had back pain for the last 3 months
  • The back pain not being due to a structural, traumatic, infectious, or tumor-related cause (i.e., no specific cause has been identified)
  • Not having any serious cardiovascular, neurological, or orthopedic conditions that would --prevent participation in a physical exercise program
  • Not having participated in a regular physical exercise program in the past 6 months
  • Not having any contraindications to the use of a wearable EMS device (e.g., not having a pacemaker)

Exclusion criteria

  • The back pain is associated with a specific pathology (e.g., spinal stenosis, fracture, tumor, infection, etc.)
  • Being within the first 6 months of pregnancy or postpartum
  • History of neurological disease (e.g., multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy, spinal cord injury, etc.)
  • Having a pacemaker or other electronic device in the body
  • Pre-existing intolerance to EMS

Treatment and study plan

MIHA Combined Exercise Programs

Other

MIHA Combined Exercise Programs

mat pilates

Other

MAT Pilates

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain Assessment

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    An algometer will be used to measure pain levels. We have identified three muscle groups for the algometer: Gluteus Medius, Erector Spinae, and Quadratus Lumborum. A low level indicates greater sensitivity and weakness.

  2. Quality of Life Assessment

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Quality of life will be assessed using the Oswestry Disability Index. It is used to evaluate the effect of the MAT Pilates and EMS-assisted exercise programs applied in the study on daily living activities. The lower the total score, the less the disability.The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) ranges from 0 (no disability) to 100 (maximum disability), with higher scores reflecting increased functional impairment.

  3. Anxiety Assessment

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Individuals' anxiety levels are assessed using the Beck Anxiety Scale. This assessment aims to compare individuals' anxiety levels before and after intervention. A high score on the Beck Anxiety Scale indicates a higher level of anxiety. The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) is scored from 0 to 63, with higher scores indicating greater levels of anxiety.

  4. Endurance Assessment

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    : Individual endurance is assessed using three movements: the Plank, Bridge Movement, and V-Sit position. These selected movements target the anterior, posterior, and lateral core muscle groups, enabling an assessment of overall endurance.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of the Effects of MAT Pilates and MIHA Combined Exercise Programs on Pain, Quality of Life, Anxiety, and Endurance in Patients With Nonspecific Back Pain

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Dec 16, 2025
Registry last updated
Mar 31, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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