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

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

90 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-01-25

Study Completion Date

2025-05-30

Brief Summary

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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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Detailed Description

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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.

Conditions

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Low Back Pain Obesity Sedentary Behavior

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

This is a two-arm, randomized, single-blind, parallel-group trial comparing the efficacy of two distinct exercise interventions:

Experimental Arm: Structured aquatic exercise program (WATERinMOTION).

Active Comparator Arm: Land-based rehabilitation program.

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Single-blind (outcome assessors only; participants/instructors unblinded due to intervention nature).

Study Groups

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"Aquatic Exercise Group

"60-minute WATERinMOTION sessions (3x/week for 8 weeks) in a heated pool (30-32°C), including aerobic, strength, and flexibility exercises."

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

"Aquatic Exercise Group"

Intervention Type 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"

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

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Land-Based Rehabilitation Group"

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

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

Interventions

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"Aquatic Exercise Group"

"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."

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Land-Based Rehabilitation Group"

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

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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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).

Minimum Eligible Age

45 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes