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NCT Number: NCT06943066

Pilates Exercises on Pain, Fatigue, Endurance, and Muscle Strength in Non-Specific Low Back Pain

Pilates exercises administered under the supervision of a physiotherapist on pain, endurance, and muscle strength in individuals with non-specific low back pain, and to determine which program is more beneficial and reliable.

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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

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Hazal GENÇ

Istanbul, None Selected, 34353, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The aim of this study is to compare the effects of different types of Pilates exercises administered under the supervision of a physiotherapist on pain, endurance, and muscle strength in individuals with non-specific low back pain, and to determine which program is more beneficial and reliable.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

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

Treatment and study plan

reformer pilates

Other

Reformer Pilates

Pilates control

Other

Pilates control

online pilates

Other

online pilates

Primary outcomes

  1. Visual Analog Scale

    Time frame: 12 weeks

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

  2. Oswestry Disability Index

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    A 10-section questionnaire evaluating the impact of back pain on daily activities. maximum point 56

  3. Fatigue Severity Scale

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    A 9-item self-report scale where participants rate how fatigue affects their daily life on a 1-7 scale.

  4. Heart Rate Variability

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Measured using the Polar H10 sensor to evaluate autonomic nervous system activity during rest and activity.

  5. Trunk Flexor and Extensor Endurance Tests:

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Time-based static hold tests assessing core stabilization ability in flexion and extension positions.

  6. Plank Test

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Participant holds a forearm plank position, and the time until fatigue or form loss is recorded to assess core endurance.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effects of Pilates Exercises on Pain, Fatigue, Endurance, and Muscle Strength in Individuals With Non-Specific Low Back Pain

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Apr 24, 2025
Registry last updated
Aug 12, 2025

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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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