Splash away back pain: aquatherapy trial targets Seniors' balance and strength
NCT ID NCT07531017
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether supervised water-based exercise (aquatherapy) can improve physical performance, balance, and fear of falling in adults aged 65 and older with chronic low back pain. Forty-five participants will be randomly assigned to either aquatherapy or standard land-based physiotherapy for six weeks. The goal is to see if exercising in water offers extra benefits for this group.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Aquatherapy (supervised aquatic exercise program)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a safe, effective exercise option for older adults to reduce back pain and prevent falls.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 45 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits of aquatherapy over land-based exercise remain uncertain.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 45 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 65 years and older * Having chronic low back pain for more than 3 months * Medical clearance to participate in exercise, including aquatic exercise Exclusion Criteria: * History of lower extremity or spinal surgery within the last 6 months * Contraindications to aquatic exercise or pool environment (e.g., open wounds, active skin infections) * Severe cognitive impairment resulting in inability to follow instructions
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