Pilates vs. conventional therapy: which works better for back pain?

NCT ID NCT07467070

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares Pilates to conventional therapy for young adults aged 18-25 with non-specific low back pain. Over six weeks, 50 participants will do supervised exercises three times a week. Researchers will measure changes in posture, core strength, and flexibility to see which approach works best.

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 Pilates proves more effective than conventional therapy, it could offer a simple, drug-free option for easing low back pain and improving posture in young adults.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study relies on subjective measures, and benefits may be modest or no better than standard exercises.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CORE STRENGTH FLEXIBILITY LOW BACK PAIN NON-SPECIFIC LOW BACK PAIN PILATES POSTURAL CONTROL

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Health Sciences Lahore
RECRUITING

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54600, Pakistan

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