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Mind-Body Pilates vs Pressure Biofeedback for Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain

Not yet recruitingNot applicableNCT07738965
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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)

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.

Study details

Official title
Effects of Mind-Body Pilates Versus Pressure Biofeedback on Pain,Core Strength and Quality of Life in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain
Conditions
Interventions
  • Behavioral: Mind-Body Pilates
  • Behavioral: Pressure Biofeedback
Sponsor
Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Start date
2026-07-01
Primary completion
2026-10-30
Sex
All
Age range
from 40 Years to 55 Years
Results posted
No results posted in this snapshot
Countries
Pakistan
Total sites listed
1

Eligibility criteria

Show eligibility criteria (verbatim from the registry)
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.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07738965