Cognitive functional therapy versus Pilates for low back pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two exercise-based approaches—cognitive functional therapy and Pilates—to help reduce chronic low back pain in older adults. It may help by improving how you move and manage pain, not just stretching muscles.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your main pain is in the low back area (between the 12th rib and the buttock area).
- Your low back pain has been going on for at least 12 weeks.
- You have already seen a primary care clinician for this same pain at least 6 weeks ago.
- You can walk on your own, with or without walking aids.
- You can understand Portuguese well enough to fill out questionnaires.
- A back-pain risk check (STartback) shows medium or high risk.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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