Can water workouts soothe chronic back pain better than land exercises?
NCT ID NCT07196826
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will test three types of physical therapy for chronic low back pain: active exercises in water, passive movements guided by a therapist in water, and standard exercises on land. Twelve adults aged 18 to 65 with pain lasting over three months will participate. The goal is to see which approach best reduces pain and improves daily activities.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- aquatic therapy (active and passive) and conventional physiotherapy
- What this could lead to
- If this trial succeeds, it could show that aquatic therapy is more effective than standard land-based exercises for reducing chronic low back pain and improving daily function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early-stage trial with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study hasn't started yet, and the benefits seen may not be large or lasting.
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Gulf medical University
Ajman, Al Jurf, United Arab Emirates
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