McKenzie vs Pilates Exercises in People With Chronic Low Back Pain
CompletedNot applicableNCT06875921
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This study has no listed site in Canada in this snapshot. It is included as part of the worldwide chronic pain corpus.
Brief summary (from the registry)
Brief Summary: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a persistent condition lasting more than 12 weeks, often leading to pain, disability, and reduced quality of life. This clinical study aims to compare the effectiveness of McKenzie and Pilates exercise programs in managing CLBP symptoms. A total of 32 participants will be randomly assigned to two equal groups: one performing McKenzie exercises and the other engaging in Pilates routines. The intervention will span three weeks. Outcomes will be assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain intensity, the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) for functional impairment, a pressure algometer for pain sensitivity (PPT), and the Fingertip-to-Floor test (FTF) for range of motion (ROM). A two-way repeated-measures ANOVA will be used for statistical analysis, with significance set at p \< .05.
Study details
- Official title
- Home-Based, Video-Supported McKenzie vs. Pilates Exercise Programs for Individuals With Chronic Low Back Pain
- Conditions
- Interventions
- Other: McKenzie Exercise Group
- Other: Pilates Exercise Group
- Sponsor
- International Hellenic University
- Start date
- 2025-03-10
- Primary completion
- 2025-04-20
- Sex
- All
- Age range
- from 18 Years to 60 Years
- Results posted
- No results posted in this snapshot
- Countries
- Greece
- Total sites listed
- 1
Eligibility criteria
Show eligibility criteria (verbatim from the registry)
Inclusion Criteria: * Duration of symptoms 12 weeks * Age range between 18 and 60 years * Pain score ≥ 2cm in VAS scale * Written consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Neuropathic pain extending along the lower limb due to nerve root compression * Previous spine surgery * History of spine trauma or fracture * Implanted pacemakers * Pregnancy * Cancer * Systemic musculoskeletal diseases, diagnosed neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Parkinson's), epilepsy, and history of psychiatric disorders
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06875921