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Machine-Based Pilates on Quality of Life and Low Back Pain in Older Adults

NCT07596602 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 16

Last updated 2026-05-22

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Summary

Chronic low back pain is one of the most prevalent and debilitating conditions among older adults, often compromising physical function and overall quality of life. Structured physical exercise, particularly the Pilates method, is widely recommended for managing this condition. However, existing literature primarily focuses on younger populations using mat-based group classes. This pilot study utilizes an exploratory mixed-methods design to investigate the feasibility and preliminary outcomes of a 12-week individualized, machine-based Classical Pilates program on quality of life and low back pain in active older adults (aged 55 to 75 years). Participants will complete 24 individual sessions (twice a week). The aim is to assess changes in physical domains of quality of life and perceived low back pain intensity, while gathering qualitative contextual insights on body awareness and psychosocial well-being.

Conditions

  • Low Back Pain
  • Aging
  • Quality of Life

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Machine-Based Classical Pilates Program

A 12-week program consisting of two individual 50-minute sessions per week. The protocol integrates "Skeleton" exercises (Mat and Reformer) and "System" exercises (auxiliary equipment). The periodization varies the positional stimulus (starting on Mat for the first 6 weeks, and starting on Reformer for the final 6 weeks). Intensity is maintained at a light-to-moderate level, monitored continuously via the Talk Test.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Instituto Politécnico de Leiria

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • José Carlos Laranjo Marques · ESECS

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
55 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-10-21
Primary Completion
2025-01-30
Completion
2025-01-30

Countries

  • Portugal

Study Locations

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