Pilates plus Hands-On therapy shows promise for back pain relief

NCT ID NCT07281183

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

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether adding Reformer Pilates exercises to manual therapy (like massage, cupping, and heat) helps women with chronic low back pain more than manual therapy alone. Forty women aged 25 to 55 with pain lasting over 12 weeks took part. Researchers measured pain, flexibility, strength, and daily function to see if the combined approach offered extra benefits.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Reformer Pilates exercise and manual therapy (including TENS, infrared, soft tissue mobilization, cupping, and Graston technique)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a more effective non-drug treatment for chronic low back pain in women.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The combination approach may not be better than manual therapy alone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain Motor Activity Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LOW BACK PAIN PILATES EXERCISE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Uskudar University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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