Lumbar Stabilization Exercises in Sedentary Adults

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Conditions studied: Sedentary Behavior, Motor Control Impairment, Quality of Life

In brief

This pilot randomized controlled trial will examine the effects of a four-week lumbar spine stabilization exercise program on motor control, dynamic balance, and quality of life in healthy sedentary adults. Prolonged sedentary behavior has been associated with impaired neuromuscular function and increased risk of musculoskeletal disorders, even in asymptomatic individuals. Forty sedentary adults will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group, which will follow a structured lumbar stabilization exercise program, or to a control group, which will receive ergonomic and stretching guidelines. Outcomes will be assessed before and after the intervention using the SF-12v2 quality of life questionnaire, the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and the Y-Balance Test. Physical activity levels will be monitored using the IPAQ-SF. The study aims to determine whether lumbar stabilization exercises improve health-related quality of life, motor control and dynamic balance in sedentary adults.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07447167

Run by

University of West Attica

People needed

40

Starts

2026-02-01

Expected to finish

2026-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-04

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Healthy adults with a sedentary lifestyle (no regular structured exercise in the past 2-3 months)
• Ability to participate in a moderate-intensity exercise program
• Ability to understand instructions and complete assessment questionnaires

You may not qualify if…

• Regular participation in structured exercise programs within the previous 2-3 months
• Diagnosed lumbar disc herniation with neurological deficits
• History of spinal or lower limb surgery within the past year
• Acute musculoskeletal injury or exacerbation of low back pain within the past 4 weeks
• Neurological or neuromuscular disorders
• Active inflammatory rheumatic disease
• Cardiopulmonary contraindications to moderate-intensity exercise
• Pregnancy or postpartum period
• Use of medications significantly affecting balance or physical performance
• Inability to understand study instructions or comply with study procedures

Where it is running

• University of West Attica — Aigáleo, Attica, Greece

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