Back PainNCT05149703
Efficacy of Postural Reeducation in Elite Gymnasts With Back Pain
A study testing Mezieres Postural Treatment in people with Back Pain and Back Strain Lower Back, run by Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia at 1 site in Spain.
Trial summary
Introduction: Low back pain is a musculoskeletal disorder that is associated with symptoms such as pain, limitation of joint range and postural problems in athletes. Postural control is a key factor in disciplines with high biomechanical demands, such as rhythmic gymnastics. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 15 to 30 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Back Pain, Back Strain Lower Back, Athletic Injuries
- What is being tested?
- Mezieres Postural Treatment
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSpain
- Study dates
- 14 May 2022to 30 Jul 2022
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 15 to 30 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Elite gymnastic athletes with low back pain
- Active participation in the national competition
- Practice at least three times a week for 60 minutes
- Minimum training time of 7 hours a week
Who cannot join
- Gymnast whom suffer from chronic disease or acute musculoskeletal injury
- Herniated disc
- Spondylolisthesis
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Efficacy of Postural Reeducation in Elite Gymnasts With Back Pain. A Randomized Clinical Trial
Introduction: Low back pain is a musculoskeletal disorder that is associated with symptoms such as pain, limitation of joint range and postural problems in athletes. Postural control is a key factor in disciplines with high biomechanical demands, such as rhythmic gymnastics. In addition, the potential influence of occlusal splints on body posture has been discussed, although evidence remains inconclusive. Methods: The study design is a randomized controlled clinical trial with a minimum of 35 elite gymnasts with back pain. Two postural treatments will be implemented, Mezieres Method and Isostretching, to verify whether there is improvement in low back pain in gymnasts and to compare both procedures. Postural variables will also allow exploratory analysis of factors potentially associated with postural regulation, including the possible influence of occlusal-byte use. Discussion: This trial could generate a greater understanding of the importance of posture related to low back pain and its possible treatments. It may also contribute to clarifying the relationship between postural therapeutic approaches and other factors influencing postural control.
Read the detailed description
A randomized controlled clinical trial with two groups (intervention and placebo) will be implemented. The intervention group will receive the Mezieres technique as postural treatment, while the placebo group will perform a total of six Isostretching positions. Both interventions will consist of 30-minute sessions delivered twice weekly over a 12-week period. All treatments will be administered by the same certified therapist with at least five years of experience in postural therapy. Outcome measurements will be obtained immediately after the first session, and at 2, 6, and 12 weeks. Assessments will be conducted by a blinded researcher who will not participate in the treatments and who has prior experience in postural evaluation. Postural measurements will additionally permit exploratory analyses of factors potentially influencing postural regulation, including the possible impact of occlusal-byte use.
- Conditions
- Back Pain, Back Strain Lower Back, Athletic Injuries
- Being tested
- Mezieres Postural Treatment
- Keywords
- Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Treatment, Isostretching, Postural treatment
- Medical subject headings
- Back Pain, Athletic Injuries
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Mezieres Postural TreatmentOther
Implementation of 12 weeks suitable postures of Mezieres method
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Mezieres Group | Experimental | This intervention includes a total of three postures of the Mézières therapy. Specifically, the postures maintained for 12 weeks consist of: supine dancer; in supine position with the upper extremities abducted 120 °; and dancer in a sitting position. Receives: Other: Mezieres Postural Treatment |
| Isostretching Group | Active comparator | This study aims to follow a total of 6 isostretching postures, the most similar to the Mezieres method. In each of the isostretching positions, if it is symmetric, 3, 6 or 9 repetitions will be performed and if it is asymmetric, 2, 4, or 8 repetitions. Receives: Other: Mezieres Postural Treatment |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Back status
Measured with Oswestry questionaire. It consists of 10 categories. Each category consists of 6 items scored from 0 to 5 with the first statement scoring 0 until the last statement scoring 5.
Measured: 12 weeks
Back disability
Measured with Roland Morris Questionaire wich consist in 24 points of back disability actual phrases
Measured: 12 weeks
Range of motion
Measured with Baiobit software
Measured: 12 weeks
Pain intensity
Measured with Numeric Rating Scale wich consist in measure pain intensity with a score of 0-10
Measured: 12 weeks
Secondary outcomes (4)
Subjetive tension perception
Measured with Borg Scale, which include a rating of 6 perceiving "no exertion at all" to 20 perceiving a "maximal exertion" of effort.
Measured: 12 weeks
Spinal curvature evaluation
Measured with Spinal Mouse Software
Measured: 12 weeks
Stiffness test
Measured with Baiobit software
Measured: 12 weeks
Posture stability
Measured with stabilometry with a duration of 50 seconds with Lizard posturometric and stabilometric platform
Measured: 12 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Dec 2021
- Study start14 May 2022
- Primary completion16 Jun 2022
- Study completion30 Jul 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Back PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Juan Martínez Fuentes, Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
- Investigators
- Juan Martínez Fuentes, Principal investigator, Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05149703
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CE102105
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 19 Nov 2021
- Last updated
- 23 Feb 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Efficacy of Postural Reeducation in Elite Gymnasts With Back Pain. A Randomized Clinical Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05149703
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CE102105
- Conditions
- Back Pain, Back Strain Lower Back, Athletic Injuries
- Keywords
- Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Treatment, Isostretching, Postural treatment
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Universidad Católica San Antonio de MurciaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 14 May 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 16 Jun 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Jul 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 8 Dec 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Introduction: Low back pain is a musculoskeletal disorder that is associated with symptoms such as pain, limitation of joint range and postural problems in athletes. Postural control is a key factor in disciplines with high biomechanical demands, such as rhythmic gymnastics. In addition, the potential influence of occlusal splints on body posture has been discussed, although evidence remains inconclusive. Methods: The study design is a randomized controlled clinical trial with a minimum of 35 elite gymnasts with back pain. Two postural treatments will be implemented, Mezieres Method and Isostretching, to verify whether there is improvement in low back pain in gymnasts and to compare both procedures. Postural variables will also allow exploratory analysis of factors potentially associated with postural regulation, including the possible influence of occlusal-byte use. Discussion: This trial could generate a greater understanding of the importance of posture related to low back pain and its possible treatments. It may also contribute to clarifying the relationship between postural therapeutic approaches and other factors influencing postural control.
Detailed description
A randomized controlled clinical trial with two groups (intervention and placebo) will be implemented. The intervention group will receive the Mezieres technique as postural treatment, while the placebo group will perform a total of six Isostretching positions. Both interventions will consist of 30-minute sessions delivered twice weekly over a 12-week period. All treatments will be administered by the same certified therapist with at least five years of experience in postural therapy. Outcome measurements will be obtained immediately after the first session, and at 2, 6, and 12 weeks. Assessments will be conducted by a blinded researcher who will not participate in the treatments and who has prior experience in postural evaluation. Postural measurements will additionally permit exploratory analyses of factors potentially influencing postural regulation, including the possible impact of occlusal-byte use.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind (participant, care provider, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Mezieres Group | Experimental | Other: Mezieres Postural TreatmentThis intervention includes a total of three postures of the Mézières therapy. Specifically, the postures maintained for 12 weeks consist of: supine dancer; in supine position with the upper extremities abducted 120 °; and dancer in a sitting position. |
| Isostretching Group | Active comparator | Other: Mezieres Postural TreatmentThis study aims to follow a total of 6 isostretching postures, the most similar to the Mezieres method. In each of the isostretching positions, if it is symmetric, 3, 6 or 9 repetitions will be performed and if it is asymmetric, 2, 4, or 8 repetitions. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 15 to 30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Elite gymnastic athletes with low back pain
- Active participation in the national competition
- Practice at least three times a week for 60 minutes
- Minimum training time of 7 hours a week
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Gymnast whom suffer from chronic disease or acute musculoskeletal injury
- Herniated disc
- Spondylolisthesis
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Mezieres Postural TreatmentImplementation of 12 weeks suitable postures of Mezieres method | Other | Isostretching Group, Mezieres Group |
Primary outcome
Back status
Time frame: 12 weeks
Measured with Oswestry questionaire. It consists of 10 categories. Each category consists of 6 items scored from 0 to 5 with the first statement scoring 0 until the last statement scoring 5.
Back disability
Time frame: 12 weeks
Measured with Roland Morris Questionaire wich consist in 24 points of back disability actual phrases
Range of motion
Time frame: 12 weeks
Measured with Baiobit software
Pain intensity
Time frame: 12 weeks
Measured with Numeric Rating Scale wich consist in measure pain intensity with a score of 0-10
4 secondary outcomes
Subjetive tension perception
Time frame: 12 weeks
Spinal curvature evaluation
Time frame: 12 weeks
Stiffness test
Time frame: 12 weeks
Posture stability
Time frame: 12 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 23 Feb 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Juan Martínez Fuentes principal investigator
Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Mezieres Postural Treatment in people with Back Pain and Back Strain Lower Back, run by Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia at 1 site in Spain.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Feb 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Spain. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Back status (time frame: 12 weeks). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 Feb 2026.