Lumbar Stabilization Exercises in Sedentary Adults

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.

NCT Number	NCT07447167
Lead Sponsor	University of West Attica
Conditions	Sedentary Behavior, Motor Control Impairment, Quality of Life
Enrollment	40 participants
Start Date	2026-02
Primary Completion	2026-03 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-03 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-03-04