The Effects of Tai Chi and Pilates for Individuals With Prediabetes

NCT06343025 | Not Yet Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: Hasan Kalyoncu University
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 54
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study; To investigate the effects of Clinical Pilates and Tai Chi exercises on glycemic control, body composition, balance function and physical activity level in individuals with prediabetes.

Conditions

PreDiabetes

Keywords

prediabetes; Tai Chi; Pilates; Exercise

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Glisemic Control

  In our study, Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C), fasting blood glucose and postprandial blood glucose values will be examined from routine biochemistry analyses.

  2024- 2025

• Body Composition

  In our study, the body composition of the participants will be evaluated using the Bioelectrical Impedance Device.

  2024-2025

• Balance

  In our study, it was decided to use Berg Balance Scale and Timed Up and Go Test to measure balance.

  2024-2025

• Physical Activity Level

  In our study, the International Physical Activity Scale (IPAQ) and Accelerometer will be used to determine the physical activity level.

  2024-2025

Study Arms (3)

Pilates Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Individuals will perform clinical pilates exercises for 60 minutes, 3 days a week for 12 weeks. It includes 45 minutes of basic pilates exercises, 10 minutes of warm-up and 5 minutes of cool-down exercises. In addition, Diet will be recommended by the doctor as routine treatment.

Other: Pilates Exercises Group

Tai Chi Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Individuals will perform Tai Chi exercises for 60 minutes, 3 days a week for 12 weeks. It includes 45 minutes of Tai Chi movements, 10 minutes of warm-up and 5 minutes of cool-down exercises. In addition, Diet will be recommended by the doctor as routine treatment.

Other: Tai Chi Exercises Group

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

The control group will not be given any training. Diet and brisk walking 3 days a week will be recommended by the doctor as routine treatment for the control group.

Interventions

Pilates Exercises Group OTHER

Individuals will perform clinical pilates exercises for 60 minutes, 3 days a week for 12 weeks. It includes 45 minutes of basic pilates exercises, 10 minutes of warm-up and 5 minutes of cool-down exercises.

Pilates Group

Tai Chi Exercises Group OTHER

Individuals will perform Tai Chi exercises for 60 minutes, 3 days a week for 12 weeks. It includes 45 minutes of Tai Chi movements, 10 minutes of warm-up and 5 minutes of cool-down exercises.

Tai Chi Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Patients who underwent biochemistry analysis for their glycemic control as part of routine checks at the Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Polyclinic.
• Patients who do not use any medication related to prediabetes
• Being able to walk independently
• Volunteering to exercise at least 3 days a week within the scope of the research

You may not qualify if:

• Those diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA)
• Going into a diabetic ketoacidosis coma,
• Having an orthopedic problem that prevents walking and exercising
• Having an orthopedic or vascular problem with the foot
• Having any neurological disease
• Cardiac, pulmonary or systemic disease that would prevent exercise have
• Losing more than 4 kg of weight per month

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Nigde Omer Halisdemir University: lead
• Hasan Kalyoncu University: collaborator

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Prediabetic State; Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diabetes Mellitus; Glucose Metabolism Disorders; Metabolic Diseases; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases; Endocrine System Diseases; Behavior

Central Study Contacts

Gül PEHLİVAN TEKİN, Lecturer

CONTACT

0388 211 28 60; gulpehlivantekin@ohu.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: Outcomes ,Assesor, who will make the evaluations in the first week and after 12 weeks, will not know which group the people are in.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: Individuals will be divided into 3 groups: Clinical Pilates group, Tai Chi group and Control group. 3 groups. 3 groups will be measured at the same time and then the exercise part will begin.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 27, 2024
• First Posted: April 2, 2024
• Study Start: June 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2025
• Study Completion: September 1, 2025
• Last Updated: April 2, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-03