PNF vs Pilates Exercises in Patients With CLBP
Launched by EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY · Nov 29, 2021
Trial Information
Current as of May 05, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Low back pain (LBP) is a common health problem that affects people all over the world and is a leading cause of disability, affecting work performance and overall health. Chronic LBP (CLBP) is defined as a problem that develops due to mechanical or non-mechanical causes and is characterized by pain, movement, and antalgic posture in the gluteal region and spine, limiting physical activity. In patients with low back pain, spinal movements are restricted, endurance decreases, flexor, and extensor muscle strength weaken, and aerobic capacity is impaired. It has been found that in patients with...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Patients between the ages of 30-65
- • Complained of CLBP for more than 3 months without any neurological impairment
- • Characterize their pain as \>3 on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
- • Non-obese (BMI 30 kg/m2)
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Different areas of back pain (for example, neck pain and upper back pain)
- • Previous spinal surgery, structural deformities, spinal cord compression, pregnancy, severe cardiovascular or metabolic disease, and acute infection
- • Who received any physiotherapy approach or exercise therapy in the previous three months
About Eastern Mediterranean University
Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) is a leading institution dedicated to advancing research and education in the fields of health sciences and medicine. Renowned for its commitment to innovation and academic excellence, EMU engages in clinical trials that aim to enhance healthcare outcomes and contribute to the understanding of various medical conditions. With a collaborative approach, the university works alongside local and international partners to facilitate groundbreaking research initiatives, ensuring adherence to high ethical standards and regulatory compliance. EMU's focus on multidisciplinary research fosters an environment that encourages the translation of scientific discoveries into practical applications, ultimately benefiting patients and communities in the Eastern Mediterranean region and beyond.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Famagusta, North Cyprus Via Mersin 10 Turkey, Cyprus
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Gozde Iyigun, PhD
Study Director
Eastern Mediterranean University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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