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Pilates takes on standard physical therapy in battle against Work-Related back pain

NCT ID NCT07829354

NEW Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidade Federal do Triangulo Mineiro Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 21, 2026 · Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Summary

Researchers compare two exercise programs for workers with low back pain caused by their jobs. One group does Pilates, which focuses on core stability and flexibility. The other group does conventional physical therapy with stretching and strengthening. The trial measures changes in disability and how participants rate their physical and emotional health.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Pilates exercise program compared with conventional physical therapy exercises
What this could lead to
If Pilates works better than standard physical therapy, it could give workers with low back pain a structured exercise option to reduce disability and improve how they feel day to day.
What could go wrong
This is a small trial of 18 people, so results may not apply broadly. Exercise programs carry a risk of muscle soreness or strain, and some participants may not improve with either approach.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

18 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2023

Finished

Aug 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Workers diagnosed with occupational low back pain. * Aged between18 and older * Signed the Informed Consent Form. Exclusion Criteria: * History of spinal surgery. * Presence of severe spinal pathologies (e.g., tumors, fractures, infections). * Pregnancy. * Currently participating in another physical rehabilitation program for low back pain. * Cognitive impairment that prevents understanding of the questionnaires or exercises.

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Conditions

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Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Low back pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Physical Therapy Clinic, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro

    Uberaba, Minas Gerais, 38025-015, Brazil

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