Comparison Of Resistance Training And Core Strengthening Exercises Vitamin D In Postmenopausal Women With Low Back Pain
- Conditions
- Pain, Low BackMenopausal
- Interventions
- Diagnostic Test: Resistance Training and Core Strengthening Exercises GroupDiagnostic Test: Resistance Training and Core Strengthening Exercises Group Plus Vitamin D Supplementation
- Registration Number
- NCT06377618
- Lead Sponsor
- Superior University
- Brief Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of resistance training, core strengthening exercises, and vitamin D supplementation in reducing low back pain (LBP) among postmenopausal women.
- Detailed Description
Postmenopausal women are particularly susceptible to LBP due to physiological changes such as reduced estrogen levels, decreased muscle mass, and bone density. The randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be conducted over six months in various clinical settings in Lahore, with a sample size of 36 participants, divided into two groups. The inclusion criteria focus on postmenopausal women aged 50-70 years experiencing LBP for at least three months and who are not currently taking vitamin D supplements. Data on pain intensity, functional disability, muscle strength, endurance, and vitamin D levels will be collected and analyzed to assess the interventions' impact. The study's findings could provide evidence-based recommendations for managing LBP in postmenopausal women, combining physical activity with nutritional supplementation.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 36
- Postmenopausal women aged 50-70 years.
- Experiencing low back pain for at least 3 months.
- Capable of engaging in light to moderate physical exercise.
- History of spinal surgery.
- currently taking vitamin D supplements.
- Diagnosed with severe osteoporosis.
- Chronic use of pain medication that cannot be temporarily ceased.
- Current participation in another clinical trial.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Resistance Training and Core Strengthening Exercises Group Resistance Training and Core Strengthening Exercises Group The regimen includes resistance training (using bands, weights, and bodyweight for major muscle groups) and core strengthening (targeting abdominal, lower back, hip, and gluteal muscles) exercises. Resistance Training and Core Strengthening Exercises Group Plus Vitamin D Supplementation Resistance Training and Core Strengthening Exercises Group Plus Vitamin D Supplementation Identical exercise protocol to Group 1, with three supervised sessions per week. First Arm Intervention plus Vitamin D Supplementation: Daily vitamin D supplementation, with the dosage adjusted based on initial serum 25(OH)D levels to achieve and maintain optimal vitamin D status. Typical dosages range from 800 to 2000 IU/day, subject to adjustments as necessary. Serum 25(OH)D levels and potential supplementation-related adverse effects will be monitored at baseline and after 12 weeks. Outcome Measures: In addition to the same outcome measures as Group 1, changes in serum 25(OH)D levels will also be assessed.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Visual Analog Scale (VAS) 6 Month The visual analog scale for pain is a straight line with one end meaning no pain and the other end meaning the worst pain imaginable
Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) 6 Months a patient-completed questionnaire which gives a subjective percentage score of level of function (disability) in activities of daily living in those rehabilitating from low back pain.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Azra Naheed Medical College, Superior University
🇵🇰Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan