Can water workouts beat land exercises for back pain?

NCT ID NCT07732595

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Beira Interior Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests whether aquatic exercise or a mix of aquatic and land-based exercise relieves pain and improves function better than home exercise alone in adults with chronic low back pain. Participants will be assigned to one of three groups: aquatic exercise, combined aquatic and land exercise, or home-based exercise. Researchers will measure changes in pain, disability, mobility, and emotional well-being over the study period.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: aquatic-exercise program and combined aquatic-and-land-based exercise program
What this could lead to: If one exercise type proves more effective, it could lead to better, tailored rehabilitation programs for chronic low back pain.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small trial, and results may not apply to all people with back pain. Exercise benefits can vary widely between individuals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Back Pain Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC LOW-BACK PAIN (CLBP)

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Beira Interior

Covilha, Castelo Branco District, 6201-001, Portugal

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