NCT06377618

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

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

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 36 (actual)
• Sponsor: Superior University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 50 Years – 70 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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.

Conditions

• Menopausal
• Pain, Low Back

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST	Resistance Training and Core Strengthening Exercises Group	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.
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST	Resistance Training and Core Strengthening Exercises Group Plus Vitamin D Supplementation	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

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-01-15
• Primary completion: 2024-05-20
• Completion: 2024-06-20
• First posted: 2024-04-22
• Last updated: 2024-04-22

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan