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| ID | Type | Description | Link |
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| 9378 | Registry Identifier | Ferdows Shafa |
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This randomized controlled trial compares the efficacy of an 8-week WATERinMOTION aquatic exercise program versus land-based rehabilitation for reducing low-back pain (LBP) and improving quality of life in sedentary, overweight/obese middle-aged women (n=45). Outcomes include pain intensity (VAS), functional disability (ODI), and health-related quality of life (SF-36).
Participants (aged 45-65, BMI ≥25 kg/m², chronic LBP ≥3 months) were randomized to aquatic exercise (n=45) or land-based rehabilitation (n=45). Both groups completed three 60-minute sessions/week for 8 weeks. Assessments occurred at baseline, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up. Primary outcomes: VAS and ODI; secondary outcomes: SF-36 and satisfaction.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| "Aquatic Exercise Group | Experimental | "60-minute WATERinMOTION sessions (3x/week for 8 weeks) in a heated pool (30-32°C), including aerobic, strength, and flexibility exercises." |
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| "Land-Based Rehabilitation Group" | Active Comparator | "60-minute land-based sessions (3x/week for 8 weeks), including core stabilization, low-impact aerobics, and stretching." |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| "Aquatic Exercise Group" | Behavioral | "Structured WATERinMOTION aquatic exercise program (3x/week for 8 weeks) in a heated pool (30-32°C), including warm-up, aerobic conditioning, resistance training with water equipment (e.g., dumbbells, noodles), and cool-down. Sessions are group-based and led by certified instructors." |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Pain Intensity | Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Scale Range: 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain imaginable), | Baseline, 8 weeks (post-intervention), 3-month follow-up |
| Functional Disability | Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Scale Range: 0% (no disability) to 100% (severe disability) | Baseline, 8 weeks (post-intervention), 3-month follow-up |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) | Measure: 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) | Baseline, 8 weeks (post-intervention), 3-month follow-up |
| Participant Satisfaction | Measure: 5-point Likert Scale, Scale Range: 1 (very dissatisfied) to 5 (very satisfied) |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Mohammadreza Rezaeipour, MD, PhD | Assoc.Prof.Dr. of University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Sport Sciences Department | Zahedan | Sistan and Baluchestan | 9816744818 | Iran |
Privacy concerns (sensitive health data of overweight/obese women/men).
Lack of pre-specified data-sharing plan in ethics approval.
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This is a two-arm, randomized, single-blind, parallel-group trial comparing the efficacy of two distinct exercise interventions:
Experimental Arm: Structured aquatic exercise program (WATERinMOTION).
Active Comparator Arm: Land-based rehabilitation program.
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Single-blind (outcome assessors only; participants/instructors unblinded due to intervention nature).
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| Land-Based Rehabilitation Group" | Behavioral | "60-minute land-based sessions (3x/week for 8 weeks), including core stabilization, low-impact aerobics, and stretching." |
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| 8 weeks (post-intervention), 3-month follow-up |
| ID | Term |
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| D017116 | Low Back Pain |
| D009765 | Obesity |
| D057185 | Sedentary Behavior |
| ID | Term |
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| D001416 | Back Pain |
| D010146 | Pain |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D050177 | Overweight |
| D044343 | Overnutrition |
| D009748 | Nutrition Disorders |
| D009750 | Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases |
| D001835 | Body Weight |
| D001519 | Behavior |
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