Effects of Whole-Body Vibration and Pilates on Pain, Dynamic Balance, and Functional Performance in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain | NCT07719699

NCT07719699

Overview

NCT ID: NCT07719699
Lead Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied SciencesOTHER
Official Title: Effects of Whole-Body Vibraton and Pilates on Pain, Dynamic Balance, and Functional Performance in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain
Brief Summary: Chronic non-specific low back pain (CNSLBP) affects pain, balance, and functional ability. This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effects of whole-body vibration (WBV) and Pilates, both combined with conventional physiotherapy, on pain, dynamic balance, and functional performance.

A total of 68 participants aged 18-40 years will be randomly assigned to either a WBV group or a Pilates group. Both groups will receive treatment three times per week for four weeks. Outcomes will be measured using the Visual Analog Scale (pain), Y-Balance Test (dynamic balance), and Progressive Isoinertial Lifting Evaluation (functional performance).

The results will help determine which intervention is more effective for managing CNSLBP and guide evidence-based rehabilitation practices.
Conditions

Status and Timeline

Status: Recruiting
Last Update Posted: Jul 22, 2026Actual
Start Date: May 1, 2026Actual
Primary Completion Date: Jul 30, 2026Estimated
Completion Date

Participation Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study: Adult (18-64)
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No
Eligibility Criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

Male and Female (18-40 years age)

Pain lasting for more than 12 weeks(determined by patient history)

Pain scores (VAS) ranging from 3 to 8 points

Pain located between T12 and gluteal folds(determined via palpation)

Not having attended Pilates for low back pain for atleast 6 months prior to enrollment

Exclusion Criteria:

History of spinal surgery, fractures, tumors, infections, or inflammatory spinal disease.

Pregnant or lactating( strongly contraindicated for whole body vibration due to potential fetal risk and pelvic instability)

Radicular pain, nerve root compression or neurological deficits.

Medical comorbidities (e.g cardiovascular, neurological, endocrine or metabolic disease)(5).

Physical limitations (e.g. orthopedic or rheumatic diseases, muscular injury, fibromyalgia, or pain)that could affect their ability to perform the Pilate exercises.

Participants whose weight exceeds 150kg ( that's the maximum weight bearing capacity for WBV)

Study Plan

Study Type: Interventional
Phase: Not Applicable
Enrollment: 68Estimated
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single

Contacts and Locations

Central Contacts: Dr Mehwish Khalid, MSPTContact
mehwish.khalid@ubas.edu.pk03324302282

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Participant Group/Arms

Whole Body VibrationExperimental

Participants in this group will receive Whole Body Vibration training using a vibration platform. Sessions will be conducted 3 times per week for 4 weeks, lasting approximately 20-30 minutes per session. The protocol will include static and dynamic postures designed to activate lower and upper limb musculature, with incorporated upper limb movements and a 2:1 work-rest ratio

Other: Whole body vibration

PilatesActive Comparator

participants in this group will receive a supervised mat-based Pilates program conducted by a trained physiotherapist. The intervention will be carried out 3 times per week for 4 weeks, with each session lasting approximately 30 minutes. Exercises will focus on core stability, postural alignment, controlled breathing, and upper limb engagement, performed using an intermittent 2:1 work-rest ratio.

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