An observational study in Musculoskeletal Disorder, sponsored by Nanyang Technological University. Not yet recruiting at 1 site in Singapore. Open to participants aged 21 Years to 70 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-11-10.
Sponsored by Nanyang Technological University · Observational
The objective of this pilot study is to examine the feasibility of implementing Dance Medicine Australia (DMA) Clinical Pilates treatments for a diverse group of adult patients with various musculoskeletal problems, such as low back pain, knee pain and shoulder pain, at a local rehabilitation clinic. To ensure accessibility and generalisability within a community context, the project will collaborate with The Rehab Circle, a local rehabilitation clinic where DMA-certified physiotherapists will provide interventions. After a clinical examination, patients will receive supervised DMA Clinical Pilates mat and/or equipment exercise interventions tailored to their individual movement preferences.
752 studies on the registry are indexed under Musculoskeletal Diseases; 164 are open to participants now.
This study's planned enrollment of 60 is below the median of 120 across 207 observational studies indexed under Musculoskeletal Diseases.
Browse Musculoskeletal Diseases studies →Nanyang Technological University is the lead sponsor of 52 studies on the registry; 16 are open to participants now.
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Individuals with musculoskeletal conditions in Singapore
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Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with symptoms of cancer or ongoing cancer management, spinal fractures (past 3 months), cauda equina lesion, complete loss of bladder/bowel control or saddle paraesthesia, known pregnancy, or spinal inflammatory disease such as ankylosing spondylitis and rheumatoid arthritis will be excluded.
After a clinical examination, patients will receive supervised DMA Clinical Pilates mat and/or equipment exercise interventions tailored to their individual movement preferences. Physiotherapists will determine the intensity, frequency, and progression of exercise, considering patients' physical conditions.
Other: Clinical Pilates
Clinical Pilates is easy to do and pain-free, catering to individual patients' needs. The working principle of DMA Clinical Pilates stems from neuromuscular training, involving simple exercises in the early stage of rehabilitation to prevent compensatory muscle activity. This approach allows for motor relearning through the corticospinal tract and minimises stress on the spinal structures, leading to decreased pain and improved movement control.
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Patients will report the level of pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders on a scale from 0 to 10. 0 indicates no pain, while 10 indicates severe pain.
Time frame: Baseline, through completion of supervised Clinical Pilates treatment (an average of 6 weeks), 6-month and 12-month follow-ups.
Patient-Specific Functional Scale
Patients identify 3 to 5 everyday activities they struggle with due to injury and score them on an 11-point scale from 0 (unable to perform) to 10 (able to perform at their prior level).
Time frame: Baseline, through completion of supervised Clinical Pilates treatment (an average of 6 weeks), 6-month and 12-month follow-ups.
Oswestry Disability Index
The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) is a questionnaire used by clinicians to measure the extent to which low back pain affects a patient's daily functional activities. It assesses 10 categories, including pain intensity, lifting, walking, sleeping, and social life. The questionnaire consists of 10 sections, each scored from 0 to 5 points (maximum possible score of 50). This questionnaire is applicable only to patients with back conditions.
Time frame: Baseline, through completion of supervised Clinical Pilates treatment (an average of 6 weeks), 6-month and 12-month follow-ups.
Neck Disability Index
The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is the standard 10-item questionnaire used to assess how neck pain affects patients' daily life. Each of the 10 sections is scored on a 6-point scale from 0 (no disability) to 5 (worst possible limitation). It evaluates areas such as personal care, lifting, reading, headaches, work, and sleep. Each of the 10 sections is scored on a 6-point scale from 0 (no disability) to 5 (worst possible limitation). This questionnaire is applicable only to patients with neck conditions.
Time frame: Baseline, through completion of supervised Clinical Pilates treatment (an average of 6 weeks), 6-month and 12-month follow-ups.
Upper Extremity Functional Index
The Upper Extremity Functional Index (UEFI) is a 20-item patient-reported questionnaire that measures how upper-limb conditions (shoulder, wrist, or hand injuries) affect daily activities. Patients rate 20 specific activities on a 0-4 Likert scale. The total score ranges from 0 to 80. Higher scores (closer to 80) indicate better, unrestricted upper-limb function. Lower scores (closer to 0) indicate greater functional limitation or disability. This questionnaire is applicable only to patients with upper-limb conditions.
Time frame: Baseline, through completion of supervised Clinical Pilates treatment (an average of 6 weeks), 6-month and 12-month follow-ups.
Lower Extremity Functional Index
The Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) is a 20-item patient-reported questionnaire measuring how lower-limb problems affect daily activities. Patients rate 20 everyday physical activities on a 5-point scale (0 to 4) according to the difficulty they experience today due to their leg problem. Total scores range from 0 (extreme disability) to 80 (high function). Lower scores indicate greater functional impairment and disability, while higher scores indicate higher function and less disability. This questionnaire is applicable only to patients with lower-limb conditions.
Time frame: Baseline, through completion of supervised Clinical Pilates treatment (an average of 6 weeks), 6-month and 12-month follow-ups.
Short Form 12
The Short Form 12 (SF-12) is a 12-item, patient-reported health questionnaire measuring an individual's overall health-related quality of life. It assesses eight health domains, including physical functioning, bodily pain, vitality, and mental health, and generates two standardised composite scores: the Physical Component Summary (PCS) and the Mental Component Summary (MCS).
Time frame: Baseline, through completion of supervised Clinical Pilates treatment (an average of 6 weeks), 6-month and 12-month follow-ups.
Adverse events
The number of adverse events will be documented.
Time frame: Baseline, through completion of supervised Clinical Pilates treatment (an average of 6 weeks), 6-month and 12-month follow-ups.
Number of pain recurrences
The number of pain recurrences will be documented.
Time frame: Baseline, through completion of supervised Clinical Pilates treatment (an average of 6 weeks), 6-month and 12-month follow-ups.
Plan to share: No — Individual participant data will be shared upon reasonable requests.
Start is estimated for Dec 2026; primary completion for Dec 2029, 36 months later.
Of 86 non-industry observational studies under Musculoskeletal Diseases, half reached primary completion within 18 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 7 and three quarters within 60. This study's planned 36 months is above that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 107 studies reached it within 27 months; a quarter within 7 and three quarters within 72.
Musculoskeletal Diseases covers many different conditions, not one, so the studies compared here vary widely. Read these figures as a rough guide.
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