Can a Hands-On technique boost pilates for back pain?

NCT ID NCT07551323

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Bahçeşehir University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding myofascial release (a manual therapy that loosens tight connective tissue) to Pilates exercises works better than Pilates alone for chronic low back pain. Thirty adults aged 18-45 with pain lasting at least 3 months will be randomly assigned to one of two groups for 6 weeks. Researchers will measure pain, disability, and muscle thickness using ultrasound.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Myofascial Release Technique (MRT) and Clinical Pilates exercises
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a more effective physical therapy approach for chronic low back pain, combining hands-on muscle release with exercise.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The sham control may not fully blind participants, and benefits could be modest.

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CHRONIC NON-SPECIFIC LOW BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Physiotherapy Laboratory
RECRUITING

Istanbul, Istanbul, 34353, Turkey (Türkiye)

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