Cueing and Pilates in Low Back Pain

NCT ID: NCT06340191

Last Updated: 2024-04-01

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 67 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2023-05-02
• Study Completion Date: 2024-02-26

Brief Summary

The intervention involved two groups participating in supervised Pilates sessions, twice a week for 8 weeks, featuring a mix of mat and props-based exercises. Group 1 received additional cueing training to enhance alignment, muscle engagement, and movement technique, while Group 2 underwent the same Pilates regimen without this cueing component.

Detailed Description

The study involved two distinct groups, both of which engaged in Pilates sessions lasting for 60 minutes, held twice a week over eight weeks. These sessions were meticulously overseen by certified Pilates instructors, who brought to the table a wealth of experience. The regimen for the Pilates program was comprehensive, incorporating a blend of exercises performed on mats and with the aid of various props.

The first group, Pilates with cueing, consisted of participants who, before starting the main Pilates sessions, were given additional training. This preliminary phase involved two smaller group sessions where the focus was on learning explicit verbal and tactile cueing. These cues were specifically designed to aid participants in maintaining proper body alignment, engaging the correct muscle groups effectively, and refining their overall movement technique. Throughout the Pilates sessions, instructors provided real-time feedback, aiming to optimize the execution of exercises based on these cues.

The second group, known as Pilates without cueing, participated in an identical Pilates program to that of the first group in terms of the exercises performed, the duration of sessions, and the overall timeframe. However, this group did not receive the preliminary cueing instruction. They performed the Pilates exercises following the same program as the first group but without the added focus on cueing for alignment, muscle engagement, and technique refinement.

Conditions

Low Back Pain; Pilates Exercise; Pilates, Core Stability; Mind-body Exercise

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: TRIPLE

Study Groups

Intervention group

Pilates in addition to cueing

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Pilates with cueing

Intervention Type: OTHER

The Pilates with a cueing component of the intervention involved a specialized approach to Pilates training. Participants in this group underwent an initial phase of training before the main sessions began, which consisted of two smaller group sessions focused on learning explicit verbal and tactile cues. These cues were designed to assist participants in maintaining proper body alignment, engaging specific muscle groups more effectively, and refining their movement techniques to enhance the overall efficacy of the Pilates exercises.

During the actual Pilates sessions, the instructors, who were certified and brought extensive experience to the program, provided real-time feedback to the participants. This feedback was based on the cueing instructions, aiming to optimize the execution of the Pilates exercises.

Control group

Pilates without cueing

Group Type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Pilates without cueing

Intervention Type: OTHER

The Pilates without cueing portion of the study involved participants following the same comprehensive Pilates program as the Pilates with cueing group, with a significant distinction: they did not receive any additional training on cueing. This group engaged in 60-minute Pilates sessions twice a week for 8 weeks, under the supervision of certified and highly experienced Pilates instructors. The program included a variety of exercises, both mat-based and utilizing props, designed to improve participants' physical condition and wellness.

However, unlike their counterparts in the first group, these participants were not given explicit instructions on how to enhance their body alignment, muscle engagement, or movement techniques through verbal and tactile cues. They performed the Pilates exercises following the standard regimen, without the nuanced guidance and real-time feedback focused on optimizing exercise execution through cueing.

Interventions

Pilates with cueing

The Pilates with a cueing component of the intervention involved a specialized approach to Pilates training. Participants in this group underwent an initial phase of training before the main sessions began, which consisted of two smaller group sessions focused on learning explicit verbal and tactile cues. These cues were designed to assist participants in maintaining proper body alignment, engaging specific muscle groups more effectively, and refining their movement techniques to enhance the overall efficacy of the Pilates exercises.

During the actual Pilates sessions, the instructors, who were certified and brought extensive experience to the program, provided real-time feedback to the participants. This feedback was based on the cueing instructions, aiming to optimize the execution of the Pilates exercises.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Pilates without cueing

The Pilates without cueing portion of the study involved participants following the same comprehensive Pilates program as the Pilates with cueing group, with a significant distinction: they did not receive any additional training on cueing. This group engaged in 60-minute Pilates sessions twice a week for 8 weeks, under the supervision of certified and highly experienced Pilates instructors. The program included a variety of exercises, both mat-based and utilizing props, designed to improve participants' physical condition and wellness.

However, unlike their counterparts in the first group, these participants were not given explicit instructions on how to enhance their body alignment, muscle engagement, or movement techniques through verbal and tactile cues. They performed the Pilates exercises following the standard regimen, without the nuanced guidance and real-time feedback focused on optimizing exercise execution through cueing.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Individuals aged 18 to 65 years.
• Experiencing chronic non-specific low back pain for a minimum of 3 months.
• Ability to participate in supervised exercise programs.
• Absence of medical contraindications for Pilates practice.

Exclusion:

• Vestibular disorders.
• Severe osteoporosis.
• Usual Pilates practitioner.

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 65 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

University of Jaén

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

DAVID CRUZ DÍAZ

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

DAVID CRUZ DIAZ, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Jaén

Locations

University of Jaen

Jaén, , Spain

Countries

Spain

Other Identifiers

UJAPIlates1

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id