Comparison Of Resistance Training And Core Strengthening Exercises Vitamin D In Postmenopausal Women With Low Back Pain

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Pain, Low Back; Menopausal

• 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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-01-15
• Status Verified: 2024-04
• Study First Submitted: 2024-04-17
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-04-17
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-04-17
• Study First Posted: 2024-04-22
• Last Update Posted: 2024-04-22
• Primary Completion: 2024-05-20
• Study Completion: 2024-06-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 36

Inclusion Criteria

• Postmenopausal women aged 50-70 years.
• Experiencing low back pain for at least 3 months.
• Capable of engaging in light to moderate physical exercise.

Exclusion Criteria

• 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

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.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Azra Naheed Medical College, Superior University; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan