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Can water workouts beat land exercises for back pain?

NCT ID NCT07732595

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Beira Interior Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests whether aquatic exercise or a mix of aquatic and land-based exercise relieves pain and improves function better than home exercise alone in adults with chronic low back pain. Participants will be assigned to one of three groups: aquatic exercise, combined aquatic and land exercise, or home-based exercise. Researchers will measure changes in pain, disability, mobility, and emotional well-being over the study period.

What this could mean

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Active substance
aquatic-exercise program and combined aquatic-and-land-based exercise program
What this could lead to
If one exercise type proves more effective, it could lead to better, tailored rehabilitation programs for chronic low back pain.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial, and results may not apply to all people with back pain. Exercise benefits can vary widely between individuals.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 90 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

May 2027

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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: * all genders; * aged over 18 years; * Chronic Low Back Pain lasting three months or longer and with an intensity of 3 or higher on the Visual Analogue Scale at rest. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who refuse to participate or do not provide informed consent; * Pain radiating to the lower limb; * Recent pregnancy or childbirth (less than 8 weeks ago); * Ongoing physical therapy treatments; * Severe rheumatological, neurological, neoplastic, cardiovascular diseases or other conditions that could prevent full participation in the intervention; * History of spinal surgery; * Inflammatory, infectious, or malignant spinal diseases; * Psychiatric disorders that may affect adherence and symptom assessment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Back Pain Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic low back pain (CLBP)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Beira Interior

    Covilha, Castelo Branco District, 6201-001, Portugal

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