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Can pool workouts beat gym exercises for back pain?

NCT ID NCT06874881

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Edinburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether aquatic (water) exercises or land exercises work better for adults with chronic low back pain. Thirty-two people aged 18 to 65 took part in a 12-week supervised program. Researchers measured pain, daily function, sleep quality, and quality of life to see which type of exercise helped more.

What this could mean

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Active substance
exercise (aquatic and land-based)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that water-based exercises are a helpful option for managing chronic low back pain, potentially offering a gentler alternative to land exercises.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise benefits can vary widely, and the study does not test a drug or cure.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

32 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 65 * Both Genders * Literate in the English language to understand instructions/ to complete a self-report questionnaire. * Having non-specific Chronic low back pain (≥12 weeks) * Patient willingness to be a part of any randomly selected treatment groups. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant Females * If they had low back pain as the result of diagnosis of severe osteoporosis, spinal bone disorders such as spondylosis and spondylolisthesis, fractures, lumbar spine stenosis, lower limb joint replacement surgery, hip orthosis, ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, infective or inflammatory disease, compression of the radial nerve, meningitis, arthrosis, lumbar region tumours, Leg length discrepancy, previous back surgery. * Uncontrolled hypertension, Severe postural hypotension, any heart disease like Left heart failure or exercise-induced angina. Medical illnesses without a medical managing plan in place, e.g., uncontrolled epilepsy, diabetes mellitus. Neurologic deficit, open wounds, current or recurrent radiation treatment. * Patients with severe depression and psychosis * People who are already participating in an individually-prescribed exercise programme for LBP. Aquatic exercises /Pool specific: * Individuals with hydrophobia/ water-related anxiety, or inability to adapt to an aquatic environment. * Allergy to chlorine, Severe limiting airway disease * Faecal or urinary incontinence, diarrhoea, and vomiting. * Weight more than the emergency evacuation manual handling risk assessment.

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Chronic low back pain (non-specific, uncomplicated)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • St. Leonard building, The University of Edinburgh

    Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ, United Kingdom

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