Simple back exercises may boost health in couch potatoes
NCT ID NCT07447167
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study will test whether a four-week lumbar stabilization exercise program can improve quality of life, motor control, and balance in healthy but sedentary adults. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to either the exercise program or a control group that receives only ergonomic advice. The goal is to see if targeted exercises can counteract the negative effects of prolonged sitting.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Lumbar stabilization exercise program (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that simple exercises help counteract the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle on movement and well-being.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises are short-term, and any benefits might be modest or not last.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of West Attica
Aigáleo, Attica, 12243, Greece
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