The efficacy of the addition of the Pilates Method over a minimal intervention on disability, kinesiofobia, pain intensity and global-perceived effect in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain: A randomised controlled trial.

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• Conditions: Chronic low back pain; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000523000
• Lead Sponsor: Cristina Cabral

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-06-24
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 86

Inclusion Criteria

Low back pain longer than three months

Exclusion Criteria

pregnancy, contra-indications to exercise, nerve root compromise and serious spinal pathology

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain Intensity measured by the Pain Numerical Rating Scale[Baseline, 6 weeks and 6 months];Disability measured by the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire[Baseline, 6 weeks and 6 months]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Function measured by the Patient-Specific Functional Scale[Baseline, 6 weeks and 6 months];Kinesiophobia measured by the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia[Baseline, 6 weeks and 6 months];Global Perceived Effect measured by the Global Perceived Effect Scale[Baseline, 6 weeks and 6 months]