Effects of Different Techniques of the Method Pilates in Chronic Low Back Pain

February 14, 2012 updated by: Cintia Pereira de Souza, Universidade Gama Filho

Effects of Different Techniques of the Method Pilates in Chronic Low Back Pain in Women 46 to 60 Years

The purpose of this study is to compare different methods of application of the Pilates Method with exercises in controlling in low back pain in women aged between 45 and 60 years. Two groups will be formed. One will do Pilates exercises with stabilization segmental. The other group will do classic Pilates exercises. Will be measure pre and pos intervention of the responses already shown above.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to identify what type of Pilates exercise is more effective in controlling low back pain is exercise that uses the method of the classical manner or trunk mobilizations with exercises that target the neutral position of the lumbar spine and deep muscles and focus on stabilizing the trunk.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

40

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Brazil
    • RJ
      • Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, 23050-260
        • Gama Filho University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

45 years to 60 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Chronic low back pain classified by visual analogue scale being 3-6 points to more than 3 weeks
  • Not be performing any other type of physical therapy

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant women
  • Back surgeries
  • Cardiovascular and rheumatic diseases

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Pilates with stabilization
This group will do pilates exercises with a focus on control of segmental stabilization of the lumbar spine neutral.
Other: Pilates exercises with stabilization
This group will focus on exercises with core stabilizing muscles. The frequency will be 16 sessions lasting 1 hour.
Other Names:
  • Pilates with stabilization segmental
Active Comparator: Classic Pilates
This group will make Pilates exercises its focus is on mobilization exercises of the lumbar spine.
Other: Classic Pilates
This group will make Pilates exercises its focus is on mobilization exercises of the lumbar spine. The frequency will be 16 sessions lasting 1 hour.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Pain
Time Frame: Up to 8 weeks
low back pain will be assessed with numeric pain scale two times (pre and post-intervention)
Up to 8 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Endurance of the back extensor muscles
Time Frame: Up to 8 weeks
The endurance of the back extensor muscles will be assessed Biering-Sorensen test
Up to 8 weeks
Activity of abdominis transversus
Time Frame: Up to 8 weeks
Will be assessed with Biofeedback pressure stabilizer
Up to 8 weeks
Functional Limitation
Time Frame: Up to 8 weeks
Will be assessed Rolland Morris Test
Up to 8 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Universidade Gama Filho

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Cintia P Souza, bachelor, University Gama Filho

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

September 1, 2012

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 2, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 14, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

February 15, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

February 15, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 14, 2012

Last Verified

February 1, 2012

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CAAE 0119031200011

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