Pilates promises relief for women with slipped discs
NCT ID NCT07515287
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether 8 weeks of Pilates exercises can help middle-aged women (45-60 years old) with long-term lower back pain from a herniated disc. Researchers will measure balance, ankle strength, and body awareness in 30 women. Half will do Pilates, and the other half will not. The goal is to see if these gentle exercises can improve daily movement and reduce pain.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 30 people
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- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
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- 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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45 to 60 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * \* Female individuals aged 45-60 years diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation (LDH), * Individuals who were diagnosed with LDH at least one year prior, * Individuals who have not received any therapeutic exercise treatment in the past year, * Individuals without any communication impairments (visual or hearing), * Individuals who have not undergone any surgical procedure within the last 6 months, * Individuals who voluntarily agree to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * \* Individuals who do not wish to participate in the study, * Individuals who do not meet the age criteria, * Individuals currently receiving therapeutic exercise treatment, * Individuals with conditions that may affect ankle muscle strength and sensation (e.g., diabetes, rheumatologic diseases, neuromuscular disorders).
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Locations
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Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi
Kahramanmaraş, onikişubat, 46100, Turkey (Türkiye)