Mechanical Low Back PainNCT07134309
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates in Women With Non-Specific Low Back Pain
A study testing Exercise Training in people with Mechanical Low Back Pain, run by Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
In this study, the effects of instrumental pilates, mat pilates and general posture exercises on pain, disability, quality of life, flexibility and endurance of trunk extension muscles were researched in women with non-specific low back pain. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 50 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Mechanical Low Back Pain
- What is being tested?
- Exercise Training
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 22 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Dec 2021to 1 Jun 2023
- 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 18 to 50 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- being a woman between the ages of 18 and 50
- having a diagnosis of NLBP
- not having any obstacles to exercise.
Who cannot join
- To be pregnant, history of previous spine surgery, rheumatic diseases that may cause low back pain, severe spinal pathologies (tumor, fracture, etc.).
- having received physiotherapy for spine health in the last 6 months and receiving any analgesic or anti-inflammatory medical treatment
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Comparison of the Effectiveness of Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates on Pain, Functional Disability and Quality Of Life in Women With Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Study
In this study, the effects of instrumental pilates, mat pilates and general posture exercises on pain, disability, quality of life, flexibility and endurance of trunk extension muscles were researched in women with non-specific low back pain. The aim of this study was to examine the superiority of exercises over each other.
Read the detailed description
The participants were divided into three groups as reformer pilates group, mat pilates group and control group. Patients were allocated to the groups according to order of arrival starting from the reformer pilates group using a simple basic randomization method. All assessments were performed face to face by the physiotherapist. Exercise follow-up was performed individually. Pain intensity, level of disability, flexibility values, quality of life, and trunk extension endurance times were evaluated before and after treatment. Reformer, mat pilates, and general posture exercise training were performed twice a weekly for 12 weeks. In evaluation, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used for pain intensity, Oswestry Low Back Pain Questionnaire for disability, Short Form - 36 Questionnaire (SF-36) for quality of life, Sit-lie test for flexibility, McGill extension test for trunk extension endurance. Demographic information of individuals was recorded.
- Conditions
- Mechanical Low Back Pain
- Being tested
- Exercise Training
- Keywords
- reformer pilates, mat pilates, posture exercises, pain, functional disability, quality of life
- Medical subject headings
- Low Back Pain, Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Exercise TrainingOther
Also called Pilates and posture exercises
Reformer, mat pilates, and general posture exercise training were performed twice a weekly for 12 weeks. Before starting pilates training, the key elements of pilates were taught to patients for one session. In evaluation, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used for pain intensity, Oswestry Low Back Pain Questionnaire for disability, Short Form - 36 Questionnaire (SF-36) for quality of life, Sit-lie test for flexibility, McGill extension test for trunk extension endurance. Demographic information of individuals was recorded.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Instrumental Pilates | Experimental | Instrumental pilates group received reformer Pilates for 12 weeks. Receives: Other: Exercise Training |
| Mat Pilates | Experimental | Mat pilates group received mat Pilates training for 12 weeks. Receives: Other: Exercise Training |
| Posture Exercises | Experimental | The third group received posture exercise training for 12 weeks Receives: Other: Exercise Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Disability
Oswestry Low Back Pain Questionnaire: There are 10 subheadings in this Questionnaire.There are six options under each heading.In each section, options are scored between 0-5.The lowest score obtained as a result of the survey is "0" and the highest score is "50". The level of functional disability increases with increasing total score.
Measured: baseline and after 12 weeks training immediately after the intervention
Pain Level
Visual Pain Scale: '0' indicates no pain, '10' indicates severe pain. As the score increases, the level of pain worsens.
Measured: baseline and after 12 weeks training immediately after the intervention
Flexibility
Sit and Reach test: A test box with a ruler was used. The participants placed their feet on the corners of the box without shoes.The data was recorded in centimetres. The corner of the test box is considered to be 0,Values extending further from the edge of the cube were accepted as positive, while values beyond were accepted as negative .
Measured: baseline and after 12 weeks training immediately after the intervention
Quality of Life Level
Short Form-36 Questionnaire: It has 8 subscales of health- related quality of life that examine physical functioning (10 items). Each subscale is calculated separately. In the questionnaire, a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 100 points are awarded.. A score of '0' indicates poor health, while a score of '100' indicates good health.
Measured: baseline and after 12 weeks training immediately after the intervention
Trunk Extension Endurance
The McGill trunk extension test: The time the individuals were able to maintain the position was recorded in seconds.Minimum and maximum values depend on participants.
Measured: baseline and after 12 weeks training immediately after the intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Aug 2025
- Study start1 Dec 2021
- Primary completion1 Jan 2023
- Study completion1 Jun 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Mechanical Low Back PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Model description
- This study was designed as a randomised controlled trial. One group received reformer Pilates training, another group received mat Pilates training, and the third group received posture exercises.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 22 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Emine Kübra AY, RA, Principal investigator, Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt UniversityBahar ANAFOROĞLU, PROF, Study director, Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07134309
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2021-471
- Status last verified
- Aug 2025
- First submitted
- 12 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 21 Aug 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Aug 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison of the Effectiveness of Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates on Pain, Functional Disability and Quality Of Life in Women With Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07134309
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2021-471
- Conditions
- Mechanical Low Back Pain
- Keywords
- reformer pilates, mat pilates, posture exercises, pain, functional disability, quality of life
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 22 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Dec 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jan 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Jun 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 21 Aug 2025 (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.
In this study, the effects of instrumental pilates, mat pilates and general posture exercises on pain, disability, quality of life, flexibility and endurance of trunk extension muscles were researched in women with non-specific low back pain. The aim of this study was to examine the superiority of exercises over each other.
Detailed description
The participants were divided into three groups as reformer pilates group, mat pilates group and control group. Patients were allocated to the groups according to order of arrival starting from the reformer pilates group using a simple basic randomization method. All assessments were performed face to face by the physiotherapist. Exercise follow-up was performed individually. Pain intensity, level of disability, flexibility values, quality of life, and trunk extension endurance times were evaluated before and after treatment. Reformer, mat pilates, and general posture exercise training were performed twice a weekly for 12 weeks. In evaluation, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used for pain intensity, Oswestry Low Back Pain Questionnaire for disability, Short Form - 36 Questionnaire (SF-36) for quality of life, Sit-lie test for flexibility, McGill extension test for trunk extension endurance. Demographic information of individuals was recorded.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- This study was designed as a randomised controlled trial. One group received reformer Pilates training, another group received mat Pilates training, and the third group received posture exercises.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Instrumental Pilates | Experimental | Other: Exercise TrainingInstrumental pilates group received reformer Pilates for 12 weeks. |
| Mat Pilates | Experimental | Other: Exercise TrainingMat pilates group received mat Pilates training for 12 weeks. |
| Posture Exercises | Experimental | Other: Exercise TrainingThe third group received posture exercise training for 12 weeks |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 50 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- being a woman between the ages of 18 and 50
- having a diagnosis of NLBP
- not having any obstacles to exercise.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- To be pregnant, history of previous spine surgery, rheumatic diseases that may cause low back pain, severe spinal pathologies (tumor, fracture, etc.).
- having received physiotherapy for spine health in the last 6 months and receiving any analgesic or anti-inflammatory medical treatment
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise TrainingAlso: Pilates and posture exercisesReformer, mat pilates, and general posture exercise training were performed twice a weekly for 12 weeks. Before starting pilates training, the key elements of pilates were taught to patients for one session. In evaluation, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used for pain intensity, Oswestry Low Back Pain Questionnaire for disability, Short Form - 36 Questionnaire (SF-36) for quality of life, Sit-lie test for flexibility, McGill extension test for trunk extension endurance. Demographic information of individuals was recorded. | Other | Instrumental Pilates, Mat Pilates, Posture Exercises |
Primary outcome
Disability
Time frame: baseline and after 12 weeks training immediately after the intervention
Oswestry Low Back Pain Questionnaire: There are 10 subheadings in this Questionnaire.There are six options under each heading.In each section, options are scored between 0-5.The lowest score obtained as a result of the survey is "0" and the highest score is "50". The level of functional disability increases with increasing total score.
Pain Level
Time frame: baseline and after 12 weeks training immediately after the intervention
Visual Pain Scale: '0' indicates no pain, '10' indicates severe pain. As the score increases, the level of pain worsens.
Flexibility
Time frame: baseline and after 12 weeks training immediately after the intervention
Sit and Reach test: A test box with a ruler was used. The participants placed their feet on the corners of the box without shoes.The data was recorded in centimetres. The corner of the test box is considered to be 0,Values extending further from the edge of the cube were accepted as positive, while values beyond were accepted as negative .
Quality of Life Level
Time frame: baseline and after 12 weeks training immediately after the intervention
Short Form-36 Questionnaire: It has 8 subscales of health- related quality of life that examine physical functioning (10 items). Each subscale is calculated separately. In the questionnaire, a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 100 points are awarded.. A score of '0' indicates poor health, while a score of '100' indicates good health.
Trunk Extension Endurance
Time frame: baseline and after 12 weeks training immediately after the intervention
The McGill trunk extension test: The time the individuals were able to maintain the position was recorded in seconds.Minimum and maximum values depend on participants.
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 21 Aug 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Emine Kübra AY, RA principal investigator
Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Bahar ANAFOROĞLU, PROF study director
Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Exercise Training in people with Mechanical Low Back Pain, run by Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 3 inclusion and 2 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 21 Aug 2025. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
Disability (time frame: baseline and after 12 weeks training immediately after the intervention). The study lists 5 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 21 Aug 2025.