Low Back PainNCT07467070
Effectiveness of Pilates on Postural Correction, Core Strength and Flexibility in Younger Individuals With Non-specific Low Backache
A study testing Pilates and conventional therapy in people with Low Back Pain and Postural Control, run by University of Health Sciences Lahore at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
The aim of this clinical trial is to study the effects of Pilates intervention versus conventional therapy on postural correction, core strength and flexibility in young individuals with complaint of non-specific low backache. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Low Back Pain, Postural Control, Core Strength
- What is being tested?
- Pilates and conventional therapy
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 3 Mar 2026to 20 Apr 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 25 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Age 18-25
- Non-specific low backache of pain severity less than and equal to 5/10 on Brief Pain Inventory Scale
- Ability to attend complete six-week program
- Both genders
Who cannot join
- prior history of trauma, fracture, spinal stenosis, severe comorbidities, spinal surgery and neurological disorders
- Individuals suffering from specific causes of low backache like Infection and pregnancy
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Pakistan1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
University of Health Sciences Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54600
Dr. Gull Mahnoor Hashmi PT, DPT, MSCPPT, PhD, +92 321 4177904, gullmahnoor94@uhs.edu.pk
Muqaddus Fatima, DPT
About this study
Official title: Effects of Pilates on Postural Correction, Core Strength and Flexibility in Young Individuals With Non-Specific Low Backache
The aim of this clinical trial is to study the effects of Pilates intervention versus conventional therapy on postural correction, core strength and flexibility in young individuals with complaint of non-specific low backache. The main question is whether the Pilates has better improvement as compared to the conventional therapy on postural correction, core strength and flexibility moreover to compare the effectiveness of two intervention. Participants of age 18-25 years and with complaint of non-specific low backache will be recruited. 50 participants will be enrolled. Participants will perform Pilates and conventional therapy for 3 times per week for six weeks. Participants will be randomly allocated to two groups and assessor blinding will be done to take baseline assessment. Assessor blinding is done to minimize biasness. Pre and Post assessments will be taken by the assessor. SPSS will be used for the analysis of the data.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Postural Control, Core Strength, Flexibility, Pilates, Non-specific Low Back Pain
- Being tested
- Pilates, conventional therapy
- Keywords
- Pilates, core strength, flexibility, postural correction, young individuals, Non-specific low backache, low back pain
- Medical subject headings
- Low Back Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
PilatesBehavioural
Participants will perform supervised mat-based Pilates exercise program designed to improve posture, core strength and flexibility. This intervention will be only applied to experimental group. Pilates is a mind body exercise system that emphasize on controlled breathing pattern with proper alignment of the body. Intervention will be applied for six weeks.
conventional therapyBehavioural
Participants will receive structured and supervised conventional therapy aiming at posture, core strength and flexibility. It consists of standardized therapeutic exercises commonly used in clinical practice and clinical guidelines. Conventional Therapy will be applied for six weeks to both the groups.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Pilates Group | Experimental | Participants will perform Pilates intervention targeting the posture, core strength and flexibility along with the conventional therapy. Receives: Behavioral: Pilates; Behavioral: conventional therapy |
| Conventional Group | Active comparator | Participants will perform conventional therapy for non-specific low backache. Receives: Behavioral: conventional therapy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Posture
Assessed by using Postural Habit and Awareness Scale. It is based on a Likert scale. The maximum score is of 95. The higher score indicate better postural awareness and healthier postural habits, while lower score suggest poor postural awareness and faulty postural behaviors.
Measured: Baseline and 6th week
Core Strength
Assessed by using Front Plank Test. Time duration will be noted by maintaining the correct alignment of the body. The higher Score indicates the better core strength.
Measured: Baseline and 6th week
Flexibility
Assessed by using V Sit and Reach Test. Distance will be noted in inches. The higher score indicates the better flexibility.
Measured: Baseline and 6th week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Mar 2026
- Study start3 Mar 2026
- Primary completion9 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion20 Apr 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Low Back PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Health Sciences Lahore
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Muqaddus Fatima, University of Health Sciences Lahore
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07467070
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- UHS/USERC-26/SEC/102
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 3 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 12 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Pilates on Postural Correction, Core Strength and Flexibility in Young Individuals With Non-Specific Low Backache
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07467070
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- UHS/USERC-26/SEC/102
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Postural Control, Core Strength, Flexibility, Pilates, Non-specific Low Back Pain
- Keywords
- Pilates, core strength, flexibility, postural correction, young individuals, Non-specific low backache, low back pain
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Health Sciences LahoreUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 3 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 9 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 20 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 12 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this clinical trial is to study the effects of Pilates intervention versus conventional therapy on postural correction, core strength and flexibility in young individuals with complaint of non-specific low backache. The main question is whether the Pilates has better improvement as compared to the conventional therapy on postural correction, core strength and flexibility moreover to compare the effectiveness of two intervention. Participants of age 18-25 years and with complaint of non-specific low backache will be recruited. 50 participants will be enrolled. Participants will perform Pilates and conventional therapy for 3 times per week for six weeks. Participants will be randomly allocated to two groups and assessor blinding will be done to take baseline assessment. Assessor blinding is done to minimize biasness. Pre and Post assessments will be taken by the assessor. SPSS will be used for the analysis of the data.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Pilates Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Pilates, Behavioral: conventional therapyParticipants will perform Pilates intervention targeting the posture, core strength and flexibility along with the conventional therapy. |
| Conventional Group | Active comparator | Behavioral: conventional therapyParticipants will perform conventional therapy for non-specific low backache. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Age 18-25
- Non-specific low backache of pain severity less than and equal to 5/10 on Brief Pain Inventory Scale
- Ability to attend complete six-week program
- Both genders
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- prior history of trauma, fracture, spinal stenosis, severe comorbidities, spinal surgery and neurological disorders
- Individuals suffering from specific causes of low backache like Infection and pregnancy
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| PilatesParticipants will perform supervised mat-based Pilates exercise program designed to improve posture, core strength and flexibility. This intervention will be only applied to experimental group. Pilates is a mind body exercise system that emphasize on controlled breathing pattern with proper alignment of the body. Intervention will be applied for six weeks. | Behavioural | Pilates Group |
| conventional therapyParticipants will receive structured and supervised conventional therapy aiming at posture, core strength and flexibility. It consists of standardized therapeutic exercises commonly used in clinical practice and clinical guidelines. Conventional Therapy will be applied for six weeks to both the groups. | Behavioural | Conventional Group, Pilates Group |
Primary outcome
Posture
Time frame: Baseline and 6th week
Assessed by using Postural Habit and Awareness Scale. It is based on a Likert scale. The maximum score is of 95. The higher score indicate better postural awareness and healthier postural habits, while lower score suggest poor postural awareness and faulty postural behaviors.
Core Strength
Time frame: Baseline and 6th week
Assessed by using Front Plank Test. Time duration will be noted by maintaining the correct alignment of the body. The higher Score indicates the better core strength.
Flexibility
Time frame: Baseline and 6th week
Assessed by using V Sit and Reach Test. Distance will be noted in inches. The higher score indicates the better flexibility.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 12 Mar 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Pilates and conventional therapy in people with Low Back Pain and Postural Control, run by University of Health Sciences Lahore at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Muqaddus Fatima, Doctor of Physical Therapy (+92 317 6114140, muqaddusfatima4@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Posture (time frame: Baseline and 6th week). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Mar 2026.