Whole-body vibration vs. Pilates for chronic low back pain in young adults

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

In this randomized study, 68 adults aged 18–40 with chronic non-specific low back pain are assigned to either whole-body vibration plus conventional physiotherapy or Pilates plus conventional physiotherapy, three sessions per week for four weeks. Outcomes include pain intensity (Visual Analog Scale), dynamic balance (Y-Balance Test), and functional performance (Progressive Isoinertial Lifting Evaluation). The goal is to directly compare the two active interventions to guide rehabilitation choices for CNSLBP. The trial is conducted at Surryya Azeem Waqq hospital in Lahore, sponsored by the Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences. The study design ensures random allocation and standardized assessment to determine which approach yields greater benefit for pain, balance, and function.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Male and Female (18-40 years age)
2. Pain lasting for more than 12 weeks(determined by patient history)
3. Pain scores (VAS) ranging from 3 to 8 points
4. Pain located between T12 and gluteal folds(determined via palpation)
5. Not having attended Pilates for low back pain for atleast 6 months prior to enrollment

Exclusion Criteria:

1. History of spinal surgery, fractures, tumors, infections, or inflammatory spinal disease.
2. Pregnant or lactating( strongly contraindicated for whole body vibration due to potential fetal risk and pelvic instability)
3. Radicular pain, nerve root compression or neurological deficits.
4. Medical comorbidities (e.g cardiovascular, neurological, endocrine or metabolic disease)(5).
5. Physical limitations (e.g. orthopedic or rheumatic diseases, muscular injury, fibromyalgia, or pain)that could affect their ability to perform the Pilate exercises.
6. Participants whose weight exceeds 150kg ( that's the maximum weight bearing capacity for WBV)

Where it's running

• Surraya Azeem waqf hospital
  Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Dr Mehwish Khalid, MSPT
• Email: mehwish.khalid@ubas.edu.pk
• Phone: 03324302282

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.