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Can adding spinal manipulation to pilates ease back and neck pain?

NCT ID NCT07466368

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul Rumeli University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether adding manual therapy (spinal manipulation) to Pilates helps people with non-specific spinal problems feel better and move more easily. 43 adults were split into two groups: one did only Pilates, the other did Pilates plus manual therapy for 8 sessions over 4 weeks. The researchers measured quality of life, balance, flexibility, and pain levels. The study is complete but small and unblinded, so results should be viewed cautiously.

What this could mean

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Active substance
manual therapy and Pilates exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a better combination therapy for easing spinal pain and improving movement.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no blinding, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone. The effects may be due to placebo or natural recovery.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

43 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 70 weeks

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ability to communicate in Turkish * Willingness to participate in the study * Non-specific mechanical lower back pain * Non-specific mechanical neck pain * Non-specific spinal problems * Pain in the neck and shoulder girdle area * Myofascial pain syndrome -having been doing Pilates for at least 4 weeks Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Acute lower back pain * Acute neck pain * Recent surgery * Idiopathic scoliosis * Positive vertebral artery test * Vertigo * Bone disease * Cortisone use * Having done Pilates for more than 3 months

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myofascial pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Manipulation, osteopathic Non-specific spinal problems Pilates exercise

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sağlikli Yaşam Merkezi

    Gaziantep, Turkey (Türkiye)

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