Effects of Reformer Pilates Exercise Training

NCT05176912 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2021/02
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 47
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Aim: The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of Reformer Pilates exercises in overweight and obese woman. Method: 47 sedentary overweight and obese women aged 30-60 years will be included in the study. Subjects will be divided into two groups: Reformer Pilates and control. The exercise group will be given Reformer Pilates training session 3 times a week over an 8-weeks period. Before and after the study, the subjects will be test for body composition with the bioelectrical impedance and for upper limb strength with the hand grip dynamometer. Moreover, the strength of the back muscle will be measure with the back dynamometer and the strength of the abdominal muscle with the sit-up test. Furthermore, the endurance of trunk, abdominal and back muscles will be measure with the McGill endurance tests. The endurance of the lower limb will be measure with the 30 second sit and stand test, and the balance with the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale. Finally, the sleep quality will be measure with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and the anxiety with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.

Conditions

Physical Performance

Keywords

Exercise

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in the body composition to be evaluated by a bioelectrical impedance

  fat mass and fat-free mass will be evaluated

  Baseline and at the end of 8 weeks.

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Change in the level of upper extremity strength to be evaluated by a hand grip dynamometer.

  Baseline and at the end of 8 weeks.

Other Outcomes (9)

• Change in the level of trunk flexor muscle endurance to be evaluated by a McGill core endurance tests.

  Baseline and at the end of 8 weeks.

• Change in the level of back extensors muscle endurance to be evaluated by a McGill core endurance tests.

  Baseline and at the end of 8 weeks.

• Change in the level of lateral muscle endurance to be evaluated by a McGill core endurance tests.

  Baseline and at the end of 8 weeks.

Study Arms (2)

Experimental Exercise Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Reformer Pilates exercises will given for 8 weeks, 3 days in a week.

Other: Exercise

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Nothing given to the control group, will be told to continue their normal life for 8 weeks.

Interventions

Exercise OTHER

Reformer Pilates exercises will given for 8 weeks, 3 days in a week

Experimental Exercise Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 30 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Volunteer female individuals between the ages of 30-60 years,
• BMI: 25 kg/m² and above,
• Individuals who have not surgery in the last 6 months,
• Individuals who have a medical report stating that there is no obstacle in terms of health,
• Individuals whose physical activity level will be determined by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) will be included in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals with any neurological, orthopedis, cardiovascular, psychological problems,
• Individuals with any systemic disease (DM, cancer),
• Individuals who doing regular physical activity/sport in the last 6 months.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Eastern Mediterranean University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Eastern Mediterranean University

Famagusta, 99628, Cyprus

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Gokalp O, Kirmizigil B. Effects of reformer pilates on body composition, strength, and psychosomatic factors in overweight and obese women A randomized controlled trial. Sci Rep. 2025 Jul 2;15(1):23602. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-09683-8.

  PMID: 40603682 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Interventions

Exercise

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Motor Activity; Movement; Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena; Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena

Study Officials

• Berkiye Kirmizigil, Asst. Prof

  Eastern Mediterranean University

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 3, 2021
• First Posted: January 4, 2022
• Study Start: June 6, 2021
• Primary Completion: July 28, 2024
• Study Completion: July 28, 2024
• Last Updated: July 30, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-07

Locations

CY (1)