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

N/AActive Not RecruitingNCT06377618

Superior University36 enrolled

Overview

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.

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 Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Menopausal Pain, Low Back

Interventions

Resistance Training and Core Strengthening Exercises GroupDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

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 SupplementationDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Group 1 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

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 50 YearsMax age: 70 Years

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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.

Locations (1)

Azra Naheed Medical College, Superior University

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

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

Time frame: 6 Month

Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)

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.

Time frame: 6 Months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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