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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Myofascial Release Technique and Pilates Exercises in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 45 YearsAllBahçeşehir University
NCT07551323 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of adding Myofascial Release Technique (MRT) to Clinical Pilates in adults with chronic non-specific low back pain (CNSLBP). Hypothesis: MRT combined with Pilates will lead to greater improvements in pain, functional disability, and soft tissue mobility compared to Pilates alone. Design \& Intervention: Randomized controlled trial. Participants (18-45 years) will be randomly assigned to: MRT + Clinical Pilates Clinical Pilates only for 6 weeks (2 sessions/week). Outcomes: Primary: Pain (VAS), ultrasonographic thickness (multifidus \& thoracolumbar fascia) Secondary: Disability (ODI), lumbar mobility, balance Eligibility: Adults with CNSLBP ≥3 months; excluding spinal surgery, rheumatic disease, and pregnancy.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Chronic non-specific low back pain lasting at least 3 months * No clinical signs of nerve root compression or neurological deficit * Aged 18-45 years * No physical therapy or manual therapy for low back pain in the last 1 month * Pain intensity of at least 3 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) in the last week * Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic, neurological, or orthopedic conditions limiting exercise participation * Lumbar radiculopathy or severe spinal pathology * History of lumbar spine surgery * Unhealed fracture or recent surgical intervention * Rheumatologic or inflammatory diseases * Neurological disorders affecting movement or balance * Participation in any physiotherapy or rehabilitation program in the last 6 months * Pregnancy or postpartum period within the last 6 months
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What it tests

  • Myofascial Release Technique (MRT)
  • Sham Myofascial Release Technique
  • Clinical Pilates Exercise
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Where

1 site
Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Physiotherapy Laboratory
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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