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

University of Sistan and Baluchestan

Status: Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Obesity; Sedentary Behavior; Low Back Pain

Treatments: Behavioral: Land-Based Rehabilitation Group"; Behavioral: "Aquatic Exercise Group"

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06946342

9378

9378-30 - 1 - 2025

Details and patient eligibility

About

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).

Full description

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.

Enrollment: 90 estimated patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 45 to 65 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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).

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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90 participants in 2 patient groups

"Aquatic Exercise Group

Experimental group

Description:

"60-minute WATERinMOTION sessions (3x/week for 8 weeks) in a heated pool (30-32°C), including aerobic, strength, and flexibility exercises."

Treatment:

Behavioral: "Aquatic Exercise Group"

"Land-Based Rehabilitation Group"

Active Comparator group

Description:

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

Treatment:

Behavioral: Land-Based Rehabilitation Group"