Pilates showdown: mat vs. reformer for back pain relief

NCT ID NCT07261020

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Uskudar University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at whether reformer pilates or mat pilates is better for women with lumbar disc herniation (a slipped disc). Forty women did 16 sessions over 8 weeks. Researchers measured pain, quality of life, and fear of movement. The goal was to see which type of pilates helps more.

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 (mat and reformer)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that pilates helps reduce pain and fear of movement in women with a slipped disc.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It also does not test a new drug or treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Intervertebral Disc Displacement Kinesiophobia Low Back Pain lumbar disk herniation, susceptibility to

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DISC HERNIATION KINESIOPHOBIA LOW BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fone Physio Healthy Living Center

Istanbul, Kadıköy, Turkey (Türkiye)

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