Pilates or High-Tech exercise: which eases back pain best?
NCT ID NCT07286760
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two exercise programs—MAT Pilates and MIHA combined exercises—in 40 adults aged 25 to 45 with nonspecific back pain lasting at least 3 months. Researchers measured pain, quality of life, anxiety, and endurance before and after the programs. The goal was to see which approach better helps manage chronic back pain without a clear medical cause.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- exercise programs (MAT Pilates and MIHA combined exercise)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that specific exercise programs help reduce pain and improve quality of life for people with nonspecific back pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise benefits can vary widely between individuals.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hazal GENÇ
Istanbul, None Selected, 34353, Turkey (Türkiye)
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