Effects of Mackenzie and Tailored Mat Exercises in Post-Menopausal Women With Low Back Pain

NCT ID: NCT06750380

Last Updated: 2024-12-27

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

62 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-08-01

Study Completion Date

2025-08-01

Brief Summary

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Group A will receive tailored mat exercises. Group B will receive Mckenzie exercises. A baseline treatment including moist hot pack and TENS will be given to both of these groups. All these sessions will be of 45 minutes for 2 session per week for 10 weeks.

Detailed Description

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Exercise has been shown to reduce pain and improve function levels in postmenopausal women with chronic NSLBP. McKenzie method is a well-known method used in the treatment of LBP. Another method of therapeutic exercise that has shown some positive results is the Pilates method. Existing research shows that Pilates in adult women with chronic NSLBP reduces pain and disability and improves the quality of life. However, the effect of Pilates and Mckenzie exercises in postmenopausal women with chronic NSLBP remains under investigation. This study aims to examine comparative effects of Mackenzie and tailored mat exercises on pain, function and disability in post-menopausal women with chronic nonspecific low back pain and will help in providing improvements in pain and disability and hence better quality of life.

This will be a randomized Clinical trial conducted on 62 participants. Data will be collected from Combined Military Hospital Lahore, by using non-probability convenience sampling technique. Postmenopausal Women between the age of 55 to 85 with Chronic NSLBP for more than 12 weeks, a physician referral for exercise, a pain VAS score\>30 mm and≤70 mm, and (TUG) test score\>15 will be included in this study. Participants who are frailer, have radicular referred leg pain, radiculopathy, low back pain due to a serious pathology participation in another lower back specific exercise program in the last 6 months, participation in a previous Pilates exercise program, neurodegenerative disease, recent stroke, and cognitive impairment (Mini Mental State Exam score \< 24) will be excluded from this study. A sample of 62 will be divided into two groups with 31participants in each group. Group A will receive tailored mat exercises. Group B will receive Mckenzie exercises. A baseline treatment including moist hot pack and TENS will be given to both of these groups. All these sessions will be of 45 minutes for 2 session per week for 10 weeks. Primary outcomes included will be visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ), timed up-and-go (TUG), at baseline, 10 weeks, and 6 months post-interventions. Data will be analyzed by using SPSS version 26.0.

Conditions

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Back Pain, Low

Keywords

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exercises disability postmenopausal women chronic 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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Tailored mat exercise program

The Group A will receive TENS plus moist hot pack and follow the Tailored mat exercise program for 10 weeks, two times per week, in 45-min sessions under supervision of trained physical therapist. The choice of exercises will be made based on the suggested exercises of Wood for the treatment of back pain, while the easiest versions of each exercise would be selected in order for the program to be adapted to older adults. Patient's outcomes will be measured at baseline and after 10 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Tailored mat exercise program

Intervention Type OTHER

The Group A will receive TENS plus moist hot pack and follow the Tailored mat exercise program for 10 weeks, two times per week, in 45-min sessions under supervision of trained physical therapist. The choice of exercises will be made based on the suggested exercises of Wood for the treatment of back pain, while the easiest versions of each exercise would be selected in order for the program to be adapted to older adults. Patient's outcomes will be measured at baseline and after 10 weeks.

McKenzie exercises

The Group B will receive McKenzie exercises plus moist hot pack and TENS in the region of lumbar spine for 10 minutes and Mckenzie exercises of seven to ten repetitions for 45 min/session two times per week for ten weeks. Patient's outcomes will be measured at baseline and after 10 weeks

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

McKenzie exercises

Intervention Type OTHER

The Group B will receive McKenzie exercises plus moist hot pack and TENS in the region of lumbar spine for 10 minutes and Mckenzie exercises of seven to ten repetitions for 45 min/session two times per week for ten weeks. Patient's outcomes will be measured at baseline and after 10 weeks.

Interventions

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Tailored mat exercise program

The Group A will receive TENS plus moist hot pack and follow the Tailored mat exercise program for 10 weeks, two times per week, in 45-min sessions under supervision of trained physical therapist. The choice of exercises will be made based on the suggested exercises of Wood for the treatment of back pain, while the easiest versions of each exercise would be selected in order for the program to be adapted to older adults. Patient's outcomes will be measured at baseline and after 10 weeks.

Intervention Type OTHER

McKenzie exercises

The Group B will receive McKenzie exercises plus moist hot pack and TENS in the region of lumbar spine for 10 minutes and Mckenzie exercises of seven to ten repetitions for 45 min/session two times per week for ten weeks. Patient's outcomes will be measured at baseline and after 10 weeks.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* chronic nonspecific low back pain (more than 12 weeks)
* Moderate pain VAS\>30mm and\< 70mm
* TUG score of \< 15s
* Female who had entered menopause (menstrual periods have stopped for 12 months)
* Stable vital signs (patient is stable and vital signs are within normal limits)
* Multigravida

Exclusion Criteria

* Frailer individuals
* Radiculopathy (signs of sensory loss, muscle weakness, reduced tendon reflexes)
* Women suffering from pathological conditions for example cardiac disease, cancer, vertebral fracture, osteomyelitis, Rheumatoid arthritis, cauda equina syndrome) participation in another lower back specific exercise program in the last 6 months
* Participation in a previous Pilates exercise program
* Neurodegenerative disease (e.g., Parkinson's disease)
* Recent stroke and cognitive impairment (Mini Mental State Exam score \< 24)
* History of recent fracture
Minimum Eligible Age

55 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

85 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Riphah International University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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hina gul, MSOMPT

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Riphah International University

Locations

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CMH (Combined Military Hospital)

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Pakistan

Central Contacts

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imran amjad, PhD

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 03324390125

Email: [email protected]

hina gul, MSOMPT

Role: CONTACT

Email: [email protected]

Facility Contacts

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hina gul, MSOMPT

Role: primary

References

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Fonseca LS, Silva JP, Souza MB, Mascarenhas RO, Silva HJ, Campos MGM, Pereira LSM, Oliveira MX, Oliveira VC. Efficacy of pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapy on pain intensity and disability of older people with chronic nonspecific low back pain: a protocol for a network meta-analysis. Syst Rev. 2023 Nov 7;12(1):205. doi: 10.1186/s13643-023-02369-0.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 37936147 (View on PubMed)

Bais A, Mishra SA, Darda PP, Phansopkar P. Impact of 6 weeks pilates training on menopause specific symptoms and quality of life in menopausal women: a case report. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International. 2021 Jul 19;33(37B):83-9.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Chiarotto A, Koes BW. Nonspecific Low Back Pain. N Engl J Med. 2022 May 5;386(18):1732-1740. doi: 10.1056/NEJMcp2032396. No abstract available.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 35507483 (View on PubMed)

Ravindran AK, Javed J, Parthiban R, Sherrif B. Effectiveness of aerobic exercise versus pilates in postmenopausal women with non-specific chronic low back pain. Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Print-(ISSN 0973-5666) and Electronic-(ISSN 0973-5674). 2022 Apr 13;16(2):1-8.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Belli G, Esposito C, Campanella M, Vista E, Pegreffi F, Maietta Latessa P. Comparison of Core Stability versus McKenzie Exercises in people with low back pain: effects induced by 4 weeks of training on pain, flexibility and spine mobility. SPORT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH (ONLINE). 2022:45-.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Stevans JM, Delitto A, Khoja SS, Patterson CG, Smith CN, Schneider MJ, Freburger JK, Greco CM, Freel JA, Sowa GA, Wasan AD, Brennan GP, Hunter SJ, Minick KI, Wegener ST, Ephraim PL, Friedman M, Beneciuk JM, George SZ, Saper RB. Risk Factors Associated With Transition From Acute to Chronic Low Back Pain in US Patients Seeking Primary Care. JAMA Netw Open. 2021 Feb 1;4(2):e2037371. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.37371.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 33591367 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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REC/RCR&AHS/24/0527

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id