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NCT Number: NCT06946342

WATERinMOTION Aquatic Exercise Program Compared to Land-Based Rehabilitation on Low-Back Pain Relief and Quality of Life

This randomized controlled trial compares the efficacy of an 8-week WATERinMOTION aquatic exercise program versus land-based rehabilitation for reducing low-back pain (LBP) and improving quality of life in sedentary, overweight/obese middle-aged women (n=45). Outcomes include pain intensity (VAS), functional disability (ODI), and health-related quality of life (SF-36).

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Key information

Conditions

Low Back Pain Back Pain Behavior Body Weight Neurologic Manifestations Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Obesity Overnutrition Overweight Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Sedentary Behavior Signs and Symptoms

Age range

45 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Sport Sciences Department

Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan, 9816744818, Iran

About this study

Participants (aged 45-65, BMI ≥25 kg/m², chronic LBP ≥3 months) were randomized to aquatic exercise (n=45) or land-based rehabilitation (n=45). Both groups completed three 60-minute sessions/week for 8 weeks. Assessments occurred at baseline, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up. Primary outcomes: VAS and ODI; secondary outcomes: SF-36 and satisfaction.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Women aged 45-65, BMI ≥25 kg/m².
  • Sedentary (<150 min/week moderate activity).
  • Chronic LBP (≥3 months, VAS ≥4).

Exclusion criteria

  • Contraindications to exercise (e.g., severe cardiovascular disease).
  • Spinal surgery history or inflammatory conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis).

Treatment and study plan

"Aquatic Exercise Group"

Behavioral

"Structured WATERinMOTION aquatic exercise program (3x/week for 8 weeks) in a heated pool (30-32°C), including warm-up, aerobic conditioning, resistance training with water equipment (e.g., dumbbells, noodles), and cool-down. Sessions are group-based and led by certified instructors."

Land-Based Rehabilitation Group"

Behavioral

"60-minute land-based sessions (3x/week for 8 weeks), including core stabilization, low-impact aerobics, and stretching."

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain Intensity

    Time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks (post-intervention), 3-month follow-up

    Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Scale Range: 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain imaginable),

  2. Functional Disability

    Time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks (post-intervention), 3-month follow-up

    Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Scale Range: 0% (no disability) to 100% (severe disability)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL)

    Time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks (post-intervention), 3-month follow-up

    Measure: 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36)

  2. Participant Satisfaction

    Time frame: 8 weeks (post-intervention), 3-month follow-up

    Measure: 5-point Likert Scale, Scale Range: 1 (very dissatisfied) to 5 (very satisfied)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Sistan and Baluchestan

Other

Registry information

Official study title

"Efficacy of the WATERinMOTION Aquatic Exercise Program Compared to Land-Based Rehabilitation on Low-Back Pain Relief and Quality of Life in Sedentary Overweight and Obese Middle-Aged Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial"

Acronym: WATERinMOTION

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Apr 27, 2025
Registry last updated
Apr 27, 2025

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