Mind-Body Pilates vs Pressure Biofeedback for Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain (NCT07738965) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Mind-Body Pilates vs Pressure Biofeedback for Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain
Pakistan66 participantsStarted 2026-07-01
Plain-language summary
Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain means pain in the lower back that lasts for more than 3 months and does not have a serious cause like a fracture, infection, or nerve damage. It is very common and affects many people at some point in their lives.
This type of back pain usually happens because the muscles that support your spine become weak or do not work properly. It can also be linked to poor posture, sitting too long, lack of exercise, stress, or anxiety. Over time, this can lead to stiffness, reduced movement, and difficulty doing daily activities.
Treatment mainly focuses on exercise and staying active. Simple physiotherapy treatments like stretching, strengthening, and heat therapy can help reduce pain, but they may not fully improve the deeper muscles that support your back.
Two helpful exercise approaches are:
Mind-Body Pilates: This involves slow, controlled movements with proper breathing. It helps improve posture, strengthen core muscles, and reduce stress.
Pressure Biofeedback Training: This uses a small device to help you learn how to correctly activate deep abdominal muscles that support your spine.
Both methods can reduce pain and improve movement. Pilates focuses on whole-body control and relaxation, while biofeedback training focuses more on activating specific muscles.
In simple terms, regular exercise, good posture, and learning how to properly use your core muscles are key to managing long-term back pain and improving your quality of life.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 40-55 years.
* Diagnosed with chronic non-specific low back pain (pain lasting ≥12 weeks).
* Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) pain score ≥3.
* Able to understand study procedures and provide written informed consent.
* Able to participate in the exercise program and attend treatment sessions.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of lumbar spine surgery within the past 12 months.
* Serious spinal pathology (fracture, tumor, infection, inflammatory disease).
* Neurological deficits or radiculopathy requiring surgical management.
* Pregnancy.
* Participation in a structured Pilates or core stabilization program within the previous 6 months.
* Any medical condition that prevents safe participation in exercise.
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.
1This trial compares mind-body Pilates to pressure biofeedback for chronic low back pain — given my specific situation, does my doctor think one of these approaches is more likely to help me than the other, or would standard physical therapy be a better starting point?
2The trial isn't recruiting yet, so there could be a wait before I could even join — should I be starting some form of treatment now rather than waiting, and how long might it realistically be before this study opens?
3Since this trial is listed as Phase NA, meaning it's not testing a new drug but rather two non-drug interventions, what does my doctor think the main unknowns are, and are there any risks specific to either Pilates or pressure biofeedback given my condition?
4The trial measures success using a Numeric Pain Rating Scale — is reducing my pain score the most important goal for my situation, or should I also be thinking about other factors like function and mobility that I'd want to track regardless of whether I join?
5Both interventions in this trial focus on core strength and quality of life — based on my current fitness level and any physical limitations I have, does my doctor think I could safely and realistically participate in a Pilates-based program?
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
1
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Timeframe: week 6
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07738965
SponsorLahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Sponsor typeOTHER
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Primary completion2026-10-30
Contact for this trial
Muhammad Muzamil Arif, Masters of Physical Therapy