NCT06946342

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

"Efficacy of the WATERinMOTION Aquatic Exercise Program Compared to Land-Based Rehabilitation on Low-Back Pain Relief and Quality of Life in Sedentary Overweight and Obese Middle-Aged Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial"

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 90 (estimated)
• Sponsor: University of Sistan and Baluchestan · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 45 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

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).

Detailed 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.

Conditions

• Low Back Pain
• Obesity
• Sedentary Behavior

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	"Aquatic Exercise Group"	"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."
BEHAVIORAL	Land-Based Rehabilitation Group"	"60-minute land-based sessions (3x/week for 8 weeks), including core stabilization, low-impact aerobics, and stretching."

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-01-25
• Primary completion: 2025-05-01
• Completion: 2025-05-30
• First posted: 2025-04-27
• Last updated: 2025-04-27

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Iran