Pilates put to the test for Schoolchildren's aching backs
NCT ID NCT07248514
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a 12-week Pilates program can reduce pain and improve trunk muscle endurance in 140 children aged 12-16 who have backpack syndrome. One group does Pilates twice a week, while the other does standard stretching. Researchers will measure pain levels and how long kids can hold a back endurance test.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pilates exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease back pain and strengthen core muscles in children who carry heavy backpacks.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo effects. The exercises are specific and may not work for all children.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Imran Amjad
RECRUITINGLahore, Punjab Province, 5400, Pakistan
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