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

Primary Purpose

Low Back Pain

Status
Unknown status
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Brazil
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Pilates exercises with stabilization
Classic Pilates
Sponsored by
Universidade Gama Filho
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Low Back Pain focused on measuring Lumbago, Exercise therapy, Spine

Eligibility Criteria

45 Years - 60 Years (Adult)FemaleDoes not accept healthy volunteers

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

Sites / Locations

  • Gama Filho University

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Pilates with stabilization

Classic Pilates

Arm Description

This group will do pilates exercises with a focus on control of segmental stabilization of the lumbar spine neutral.

This group will make Pilates exercises its focus is on mobilization exercises of the lumbar spine.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Pain
low back pain will be assessed with numeric pain scale two times (pre and post-intervention)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Endurance of the back extensor muscles
The endurance of the back extensor muscles will be assessed Biering-Sorensen test
Activity of abdominis transversus
Will be assessed with Biofeedback pressure stabilizer
Functional Limitation
Will be assessed Rolland Morris Test

Full Information

First Posted
February 2, 2012
Last Updated
February 14, 2012
Sponsor
Universidade Gama Filho
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01533805
Brief Title
Effects of Different Techniques of the Method Pilates in Chronic Low Back Pain
Official Title
Effects of Different Techniques of the Method Pilates in Chronic Low Back Pain in Women 46 to 60 Years
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
February 2012
Overall Recruitment Status
Unknown status
Study Start Date
February 2012 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
September 2012 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
December 2012 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Universidade Gama Filho

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
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.
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.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Low Back Pain
Keywords
Lumbago, Exercise therapy, Spine

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
Outcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
40 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Pilates with stabilization
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
This group will do pilates exercises with a focus on control of segmental stabilization of the lumbar spine neutral.
Arm Title
Classic Pilates
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
This group will make Pilates exercises its focus is on mobilization exercises of the lumbar spine.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Pilates exercises with stabilization
Other Intervention Name(s)
Pilates with stabilization segmental
Intervention Description
This group will focus on exercises with core stabilizing muscles. The frequency will be 16 sessions lasting 1 hour.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Classic Pilates
Intervention Description
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.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Pain
Description
low back pain will be assessed with numeric pain scale two times (pre and post-intervention)
Time Frame
Up to 8 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Endurance of the back extensor muscles
Description
The endurance of the back extensor muscles will be assessed Biering-Sorensen test
Time Frame
Up to 8 weeks
Title
Activity of abdominis transversus
Description
Will be assessed with Biofeedback pressure stabilizer
Time Frame
Up to 8 weeks
Title
Functional Limitation
Description
Will be assessed Rolland Morris Test
Time Frame
Up to 8 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
Female
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
45 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
60 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
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
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Cintia P Souza, Bachelor
Phone
552181320046
Email
centropilates@bol.com.br
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Elirez B Silva, Doctoral
Phone
552125997170
Email
elirezsilva@ugf.com
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Cintia P Souza, bachelor
Organizational Affiliation
University Gama Filho
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Gama Filho University
City
Rio de Janeiro
State/Province
RJ
ZIP/Postal Code
23050-260
Country
Brazil
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Cintia P Souza, bachelor
Phone
2181320046
Email
centropilates@bol.com.br

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