WATERinMOTION Aquatic Exercise Program Compared to Land-Based Rehabilitation on Low-Back Pain Relief and Quality of Life

N/AActive Not RecruitingNCT06946342

University of Sistan and Baluchestan90 enrolled

Overview

This randomized controlled trial compares the efficacy of an 8-week WATERinMOTION aquatic exercise program versus land-based rehabilitation for reducing low-back pain (LBP) and improving quality of life in sedentary, overweight/obese middle-aged women (n=45). Outcomes include pain intensity (VAS), functional disability (ODI), and health-related quality of life (SF-36).

Participants (aged 45-65, BMI ≥25 kg/m², chronic LBP ≥3 months) were randomized to aquatic exercise (n=45) or land-based rehabilitation (n=45). Both groups completed three 60-minute sessions/week for 8 weeks. Assessments occurred at baseline, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up. Primary outcomes: VAS and ODI; secondary outcomes: SF-36 and satisfaction.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Low Back Pain Obesity Sedentary Behavior

Interventions

"Aquatic Exercise Group"BEHAVIORAL

"Structured WATERinMOTION aquatic exercise program (3x/week for 8 weeks) in a heated pool (30-32°C), including warm-up, aerobic conditioning, resistance training with water equipment (e.g., dumbbells, noodles), and cool-down. Sessions are group-based and led by certified instructors."

Land-Based Rehabilitation Group"BEHAVIORAL

"60-minute land-based sessions (3x/week for 8 weeks), including core stabilization, low-impact aerobics, and stretching."

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 45 YearsMax age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 45-65, BMI ≥25 kg/m². * Sedentary (\<150 min/week moderate activity). * Chronic LBP (≥3 months, VAS ≥4). Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications to exercise (e.g., severe cardiovascular disease). * Spinal surgery history or inflammatory conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis).

Locations (1)

Sport Sciences Department

Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Pain Intensity

Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Scale Range: 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain imaginable),

Time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks (post-intervention), 3-month follow-up

Functional Disability

Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Scale Range: 0% (no disability) to 100% (severe disability)

Time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks (post-intervention), 3-month follow-up

Secondary Outcomes

Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL)

Measure: 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36)

Time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks (post-intervention), 3-month follow-up

Participant Satisfaction

Measure: 5-point Likert Scale, Scale Range: 1 (very dissatisfied) to 5 (very satisfied)

Time frame: 8 weeks (post-intervention), 3-month follow-up

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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