Effectiveness of Online Versus In-person Mat Pilates in Patients With Acute Non-Specific Low Back Pain

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Low back pain,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2025/05/086939
• Lead Sponsor: SRM College of Physiotherapy

Brief Summary

The present study aims to compare the effectiveness of tele rehabilitation versus the conventional mode of mat Pilates in individuals with acute non specific low back pain. This is a non randomized crossover study involving participants aged between 20 to 40 years who experience acute non specific low back pain of less than six weeks duration. Participants will first undergo two weeks of tele rehabilitation based mat Pilates followed by a crossover into two weeks of conventional in person mat Pilates, completing both interventions over a total duration of four weeks. There will be no washout period due to the short duration and acute nature of the condition. The tele rehabilitation sessions will be delivered through online platforms under the supervision of a qualified physiotherapist while the conventional mode will be delivered face to face in a clinical setting. Each phase will consist of three sessions per week each lasting approximately 35 minutes. The primary outcomes measured will be pain intensity using the Numerical Pain Rating Scale, disability level using the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire and patient satisfaction assessed using the Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire 18. Assessments will be conducted at baseline and after completion of both intervention phases. This study aims to assess the clinical effectiveness and feasibility of tele rehabilitation as an alternative to conventional physiotherapy for managing acute non specific low back pain.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-13
• Study Start: 2025-05-26

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

• Both male and female participants will be included.
• Participants aged between 20 years and 40 years will be included.
• Patients presenting with a Numerical Pain Rating Scale score of greater than or equal to 6 will be included.
• Individuals diagnosed with acute non-specific low back pain of less than 6 weeks duration will be included.
• Participants who are willing to take part in tele rehabilitation will be included.
• Patients currently undergoing conventional physiotherapy interventions will be included.
• Participants who have access to and are able to operate the necessary technology required for tele rehabilitation will be included.

Exclusion Criteria

• Individuals with chronic pain syndromes will be excluded.
• Individuals who have undergone previous lumbar surgeries will be excluded.
• Patients diagnosed with lumbar pathologies such as spondylosis, spondylitis, or spondylolisthesis will be excluded.
• Patients currently undergoing alternative treatment protocols, for example ayurvedic and acupuncture will be excluded.
• Patients with co-morbidities such as cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic conditions will be excluded.
• Patients with chest and vertebral column deformities will be excluded.
• Patients with psychiatric disorders, including depression and schizophrenia, will be excluded.
• Pregnant women with low back pain symptoms will be excluded.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The Numerical Pain Rating Scale	The Numerical Pain Rating Scale - Baseline (Day 0) | End of Intervention 1 (after 2 weeks of tele rehabilitation) | End of Intervention 2 (after 2 weeks of conventional Pilates) | The Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire - Baseline (Day 0) | End of Intervention 1 (after 2 weeks of tele rehabilitation) | End of Intervention 2 (after 2 weeks of conventional Pilates) | The Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire 18 - End of Intervention 1 (after 2 weeks of tele rehabilitation) | End of Intervention 2 (after 2 weeks of conventional Pilates)
The Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire	The Numerical Pain Rating Scale - Baseline (Day 0) | End of Intervention 1 (after 2 weeks of tele rehabilitation) | End of Intervention 2 (after 2 weeks of conventional Pilates) | The Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire - Baseline (Day 0) | End of Intervention 1 (after 2 weeks of tele rehabilitation) | End of Intervention 2 (after 2 weeks of conventional Pilates) | The Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire 18 - End of Intervention 1 (after 2 weeks of tele rehabilitation) | End of Intervention 2 (after 2 weeks of conventional Pilates)
The Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire 18	The Numerical Pain Rating Scale - Baseline (Day 0) | End of Intervention 1 (after 2 weeks of tele rehabilitation) | End of Intervention 2 (after 2 weeks of conventional Pilates) | The Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire - Baseline (Day 0) | End of Intervention 1 (after 2 weeks of tele rehabilitation) | End of Intervention 2 (after 2 weeks of conventional Pilates) | The Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire 18 - End of Intervention 1 (after 2 weeks of tele rehabilitation) | End of Intervention 2 (after 2 weeks of conventional Pilates)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

SRM College of Physiotherapy; 🇮🇳 Chennai, TAMIL NADU, India

SRM College of Physiotherapy

🇮🇳Chennai, TAMIL NADU, India

Mr RAJKUMAR M

Principal investigator

7092022034

rajkumam2@srmist.edu.in