CompletedNot Applicable

Reformer Pilates and Manual Therapy in Women With Chronic Low Back Pain

Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2025-03-28

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of manual therapy alone and manual therapy combined with Reformer Pilates exercises in women with chronic low back pain (CLBP).

Who can participate

Age range

25 Years – 55 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 25 and 55 years * Female gender * Voluntary participation in the study * History of low back pain lasting longer than 12 weeks and diagnosis of mechanical low back pain (chronic low back pain) * No contraindications to exercise * No physical or mental condition preventing participation in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Age below 5 years or above 55 years * Low back pain lasting less than 12 weeks * Presence of chronic comorbid disease (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, or other systemic conditions) * Regular use of medication * Presence of a neurological pathology * Any contraindication to exercise * Inability to establish verbal or visual communication * Pregnancy

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change in Pain Intensity (Visual Analog Scale)

Timeframe: 4 months

Oswestry Disability Index: ODI

Timeframe: 4 months

Back Pain Functional Scale : FBAS

Timeframe: 4 months

Sit and Reach Test : SRT

Timeframe: 4 months

Range of Motion : ROM

Timeframe: 4 months

Manual Muscle Testing : MMT

Timeframe: 4 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07281183

SponsorUskudar University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-07-19

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Low Back Pain trials

Who can participate

Age range

25 Years – 55 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Change in Pain Intensity (Visual Analog Scale)

Timeframe: 4 months

Oswestry Disability Index: ODI

Timeframe: 4 months

Back Pain Functional Scale : FBAS

Timeframe: 4 months

Sit and Reach Test : SRT

Timeframe: 4 months

Range of Motion : ROM

Timeframe: 4 months

Manual Muscle Testing : MMT

Timeframe: 4 months