Comparison of the Effectiveness of Myofascial Release Technique and Pilates Exercises in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain
RecruitingNot applicableNCT07551323
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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)
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of adding Myofascial Release Technique (MRT) to Clinical Pilates in adults with chronic non-specific low back pain (CNSLBP). Hypothesis: MRT combined with Pilates will lead to greater improvements in pain, functional disability, and soft tissue mobility compared to Pilates alone. Design \& Intervention: Randomized controlled trial. Participants (18-45 years) will be randomly assigned to: MRT + Clinical Pilates Clinical Pilates only for 6 weeks (2 sessions/week). Outcomes: Primary: Pain (VAS), ultrasonographic thickness (multifidus \& thoracolumbar fascia) Secondary: Disability (ODI), lumbar mobility, balance Eligibility: Adults with CNSLBP ≥3 months; excluding spinal surgery, rheumatic disease, and pregnancy.
Study details
- Official title
- Comparison of the Effectiveness of Myofascial Release Technique and Pilates Exercises in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain
- Conditions
- Interventions
- Other: Myofascial Release Technique (MRT)
- Other: Sham Myofascial Release Technique
- Other: Clinical Pilates Exercise
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
- Start date
- 2026-01-15
- Primary completion
- 2026-12-10
- Sex
- All
- Age range
- from 18 Years to 45 Years
- Results posted
- No results posted in this snapshot
- Countries
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Total sites listed
- 1
Eligibility criteria
Show eligibility criteria (verbatim from the registry)
Inclusion Criteria: * Chronic non-specific low back pain lasting at least 3 months * No clinical signs of nerve root compression or neurological deficit * Aged 18-45 years * No physical therapy or manual therapy for low back pain in the last 1 month * Pain intensity of at least 3 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) in the last week * Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic, neurological, or orthopedic conditions limiting exercise participation * Lumbar radiculopathy or severe spinal pathology * History of lumbar spine surgery * Unhealed fracture or recent surgical intervention * Rheumatologic or inflammatory diseases * Neurological disorders affecting movement or balance * Participation in any physiotherapy or rehabilitation program in the last 6 months * Pregnancy or postpartum period within the last 6 months
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07551323