CompletedNot Applicable

Impact of Pilates and Myofascial Release on Women's Chronic Low Back Pain

South Korea32 participantsStarted 2022-08-08

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to find out if Reformer Pilates and self-myofascial release are effective for pain and muscle function in women with chronic low back pain. Investigators will also look at changes in quality of life. The main questions for the study are Can Reformer Pilates and self-myofascial release reduce pain in participants? Can Reformer Pilates and self-myofascial release change muscle function in participants? The researchers want to compare the effects of Reformer Pilates and self-myofascial release in women with chronic low back pain. Participants will be Group 1 Perform Reformer Pilates and self-myofascial release exercises twice a week for 6 weeks, for a total of 12 sessions. Group 2 Perform Reformer Pilates exercises twice a week for 6 weeks, for a total of 12 sessions. Participants will visit the Pilates Centre for an examination before and once after starting the programme. All groups perform a home exercise training programme for 15 minutes three times a week.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 50 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * People who have had chronic low back pain for 12 weeks or more * Have a Korean Oswestry Disability Index (KODI) score of 17% or higher Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with low back pain due to trauma, neurological lesions of the lower extremities, herniated disc lesions, hip, pelvic or abdominal surgery * Patients who have received radiation or injections within the last 3 months, * Pregnant women or patients who have given birth within the last year

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Pain severity

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

Functional disability caused by low back pain

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06425744

SponsorSahmyook University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-10-30

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