Virtual back pain showdown: can Brain-Focused therapy beat pilates for seniors?
NCT ID NCT05480982
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a special type of talk-and-movement therapy (Cognitive Functional Therapy) delivered via video calls works better than online Pilates classes for older adults with chronic low back pain. About 200 people aged 60+ with pain lasting over 12 weeks will participate from home. The goal is to see which approach reduces disability and pain more effectively.
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Centro Universitário Augusto Motta
RECRUITINGRio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 22793520, Brazil
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