Effects of Whole-Body Vibration and Pilates on Pain, Dynamic Balance, and Functional Performance … (NCT07719699) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Whole-Body Vibration and Pilates on Pain, Dynamic Balance, and Functional Performance in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain
Pakistan68 participantsStarted 2026-05-01
Plain-language summary
Chronic non-specific low back pain (CNSLBP) affects pain, balance, and functional ability. This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effects of whole-body vibration (WBV) and Pilates, both combined with conventional physiotherapy, on pain, dynamic balance, and functional performance.
A total of 68 participants aged 18-40 years will be randomly assigned to either a WBV group or a Pilates group. Both groups will receive treatment three times per week for four weeks. Outcomes will be measured using the Visual Analog Scale (pain), Y-Balance Test (dynamic balance), and Progressive Isoinertial Lifting Evaluation (functional performance).
The results will help determine which intervention is more effective for managing CNSLBP and guide evidence-based rehabilitation practices.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Male and Female (18-40 years age)
. Pain lasting for more than 12 weeks(determined by patient history)
. Pain scores (VAS) ranging from 3 to 8 points
. Pain located between T12 and gluteal folds(determined via palpation)
. Not having attended Pilates for low back pain for atleast 6 months prior to enrollment
Exclusion criteria
. History of spinal surgery, fractures, tumors, infections, or inflammatory spinal disease.
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?
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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
1
Pain intensity
Timeframe: Time Frame: Baseline and 4 weeks (post-intervention).
2
Dynamic Balance
Timeframe: 4 weeks
3
Functional performance
Timeframe: Time Frame: Baseline and 4 weeks (post-intervention).
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07719699
SponsorLahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
. Pregnant or lactating( strongly contraindicated for whole body vibration due to potential fetal risk and pelvic instability)
. Radicular pain, nerve root compression or neurological deficits.
. Medical comorbidities (e.g cardiovascular, neurological, endocrine or metabolic disease)(5).
. Physical limitations (e.g. orthopedic or rheumatic diseases, muscular injury, fibromyalgia, or pain)that could affect their ability to perform the Pilate exercises.
. Participants whose weight exceeds 150kg ( that's the maximum weight bearing capacity for WBV)