Mat Pilates Versus General Exercises for Patients With Nonspecific Acute Low Back Pain

NCT ID: NCT05917743

Last Updated: 2023-06-26

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-06-30

Study Completion Date

2024-06-10

Brief Summary

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Aim: To compare the effectiveness of Mat Pilates with General Exercises in treating patients with nonspecific acute low back pain.

Novelty: Pilates, typically performed with specific equipment, has shown clinically significant treatment effects in people with chronic low back pain. Recent guidelines recommend patients remain active during episodes of low back pain; however, evidence regarding the type of exercise to perform is limited. Mat Pilates is a type of Pilates exercise that does not require complex equipment. Evaluating the effectiveness of two simple exercise methods (Mat Pilates and General Exercises) can help expand intervention options for patients with acute low back pain, enabling them to choose an exercise they enjoy most.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Low Back Pain

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Mat Pilates

Mat Pilates exercises targeting core strength, flexibility, and muscle control

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Mat Pilates

Intervention Type OTHER

Duration: 50 minutes per session Repetitions: 8-12 repetitions per exercise Sets: 2-3 sets per exercise Rests: 30-60 seconds rest between sets Frequency: 3 times per week for 4 weeks Exercises: A series of Mat Pilates exercises targeting core strength, flexibility, and muscle control

General Exercises

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

General Exercises

Intervention Type OTHER

General exercise is a structured exercise program designed to help individuals with back pain improve their fitness levels. The program comprises of a series of exercise classes that are led by a physiotherapist. The classes involve a combination of aerobic, strength, and flexibility exercises, and aim to improve overall physical fitness, reduce pain, and improve function. The program is specifically designed for individuals with back pain, and the exercises are tailored to meet the needs of each participant. The Back to Fitness Program is based on the principles of exercise prescription and is intended to be a safe and effective way to manage back pain through exercise.

Interventions

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Mat Pilates

Duration: 50 minutes per session Repetitions: 8-12 repetitions per exercise Sets: 2-3 sets per exercise Rests: 30-60 seconds rest between sets Frequency: 3 times per week for 4 weeks Exercises: A series of Mat Pilates exercises targeting core strength, flexibility, and muscle control

Intervention Type OTHER

General Exercises

General exercise is a structured exercise program designed to help individuals with back pain improve their fitness levels. The program comprises of a series of exercise classes that are led by a physiotherapist. The classes involve a combination of aerobic, strength, and flexibility exercises, and aim to improve overall physical fitness, reduce pain, and improve function. The program is specifically designed for individuals with back pain, and the exercises are tailored to meet the needs of each participant. The Back to Fitness Program is based on the principles of exercise prescription and is intended to be a safe and effective way to manage back pain through exercise.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Aged between 18 and 50 years old
* Acute nonspecific low back pain with at least 3 points on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
* Willing and able to provide informed consent
* Able to comply with the study protocol and attend all treatment sessions and follow-up assessments

Exclusion Criteria

* Presence of specific low back pain causes, such as lumbar radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, or spondylolisthesis
* Previous spinal surgery
* Contraindications to exercise, such as severe cardiovascular or respiratory conditions
* Currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study period
* Participation in another clinical trial or receiving concurrent experimental treatment for low back pain
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Ahram Canadian University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Mohamed Magdy ElMeligie

Lecturer of Physical Therapy and Director of Electromyography Lab

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Amal Fawzy, Ph.d

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Faculty of Physical Therapy, Ahram Canadian University

Locations

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Outpatient clinic of faculty of physical therapy, Ahram Canadian University

Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Egypt

Central Contacts

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Mohamed M ElMeligie, Ph.d

Role: CONTACT

+201064442032

Facility Contacts

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Mohamed M ElMeligie, Ph.d

Role: primary

01064442032

Other Identifiers

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012/00Z001

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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