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Pilates on machines shows promise for back pain in seniors

NCT ID NCT07596602

Symptom relief Sponsor: Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This small pilot study tested a 12-week machine-based Pilates program in 16 active adults aged 55-75 with chronic low back pain. Participants did two 50-minute sessions per week using special equipment like the Reformer. The goal was to see if the program could improve quality of life and reduce pain, while also gathering feedback on body awareness and well-being. Early results suggest potential benefits, but larger studies are needed.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Machine-Based Classical Pilates Program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a safe, structured exercise option to ease low back pain and improve daily life for older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 16 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program requires special equipment and supervision, limiting broad use.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

16 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Finished

Jan 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

55 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 55 and 75 years. * Physically active in daily routines. * No previous experience with machine-based Pilates. * Presenting with moderate disability (Oswestry Disability Index = 21% to 40%) caused by low back pain. Exclusion Criteria: * Absolute contraindications to physical exercise. * Severe spinal pathologies (e.g., hernias requiring surgery, severe osteoporosis, idiopathic scoliosis). * Previous or scheduled spinal surgeries. * Severe disability (Oswestry Disability Index \> 41%). * Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. * Recent stroke or myocardial infarction. * Uncontrolled hypertension. * Active oncological treatment. * Physical therapy treatment for low back pain within the six months prior to the study.

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Conditions

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Low Back Pain

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Aging Low back pain Quality of life Quality of lifte

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Instituto Politécnico de Leiria

    Leiria, Leiria District, 2411-901, Portugal

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