NCT07429604

Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate the effects of an 8-week mat Pilates exercise program on body awareness, posture, flexibility, and life satisfaction in healthy women aged 30-50 years. A total of 38 sedentary women will be allocated into a Pilates exercise group or a control group. The intervention group will participate in supervised Pilates sessions twice weekly, while the control group will maintain their usual lifestyle without structured exercise. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after the intervention using validated measures of body awareness, postural alignment, flexibility, and self-reported satisfaction. The findings of this study are expected to clarify the potential benefits of Pilates exercise in improving physical and psychosocial well-being in healthy adult women.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
38

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2025

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2025

Completed
11 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2025

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 15, 2026

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 18, 2026

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 24, 2026

Completed
Last Updated

February 27, 2026

Status Verified

February 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

11 months

First QC Date

February 18, 2026

Last Update Submit

February 25, 2026

Conditions

Life SatisfactionBody AwarenessFlexibility

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Body Awareness

    Body awareness will be assessed using the Body Awareness Questionnaire. The scale evaluates individuals' sensitivity to normal and abnormal bodily processes and awareness of physical sensations. Scores range across items rated on a Likert scale, with higher total scores indicating greater body awareness. Measurements will be collected at baseline and after the 8-week intervention period.

    Baseline (Week 0): All outcome measures will be assessed prior to the start of the intervention. Post-intervention (Week 8): All outcome measures will be reassessed immediately after completion of the 8-week program.

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Postural Alignment

    Baseline (Week 0): All outcome measures will be assessed prior to the start of the intervention. Post-intervention (Week 8): All outcome measures will be reassessed immediately after completion of the 8-week program.

  • Flexibility

    Baseline (Week 0): All outcome measures will be assessed prior to the start of the intervention. Post-intervention (Week 8): All outcome measures will be reassessed immediately after completion of the 8-week program.

  • Life Satisfaction

    Baseline (Week 0): All outcome measures will be assessed prior to the start of the intervention. Post-intervention (Week 8): All outcome measures will be reassessed immediately after completion of the 8-week program.

Study Arms (2)

Pilates Exercise Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group will attend a supervised mat Pilates exercise program for 8 weeks, conducted twice weekly for 60 minutes per session. Each session will include warm-up exercises, breathing training, Pilates-based strengthening and control exercises, and cool-down activities. All sessions will be led by a physiotherapist.

Other: Pilates Exercise

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in this group will not receive any structured exercise intervention during the 8-week study period and will be instructed to maintain their usual daily routines.

Interventions

Pilates ExerciseOTHER

The intervention consists of a supervised mat-based Pilates exercise program developed according to the principles of the method introduced by Joseph Pilates. The program will be conducted for 8 weeks, with sessions held twice weekly, each lasting approximately 60 minutes. Each session will include three phases: Warm-up phase (10-20 minutes): light mobility exercises and breathing control exercises to prepare the body for movement. Main exercise phase (approximately 30 minutes): mat-based Pilates exercises focusing on core stabilization, postural control, flexibility, coordination, and controlled movement patterns. Exercises will be progressively adapted to participant tolerance and performance. Cool-down phase (approximately 10 minutes): stretching, relaxation, and breathing exercises. All sessions will be delivered in small groups and supervised by a licensed physiotherapist experienced in Pilates-based rehabilitation to ensure correct technique and participant safety.

Pilates Exercise Group

Eligibility Criteria

Age30 Years - 50 Years
Sexfemale(Gender-based eligibility)
Gender Eligibility DetailsThis study will include only female participants, as the research aims to investigate the effects of Pilates exercise on body awareness, posture, flexibility, and life satisfaction specifically in healthy adult women aged 30-50 years. Restricting the sample to women ensures a more homogeneous study population and improves the interpretability of the findings for this target group.
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Female participants aged 30-50 years
  • Body mass index (BMI) below 30 kg/m²
  • No regular structured exercise participation within the past 2 years
  • Able to read and understand the questionnaires
  • Willing to participate and provide informed consent

You may not qualify if:

  • Presence of musculoskeletal pain or injury
  • History of regular exercise within the past 2 years
  • BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²
  • History of major surgery affecting mobility or posture
  • Pregnancy or menopause
  • Inability or unwillingness to complete questionnaires
  • Any medical or physical condition preventing safe participation in exercise

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Fizyosağlık Fizyoterapi ve Danışmanlık Merkezi

Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Pamukkale University

Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Personal Satisfaction

Interventions

Exercise Movement Techniques

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Physical Therapy ModalitiesTherapeutics

Study Officials

  • Fatih Tekin

    Assoc. Prof.

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assoc. Prof.

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 18, 2026

First Posted

February 24, 2026

Study Start

January 1, 2025

Primary Completion

December 1, 2025

Study Completion

January 15, 2026

Last Updated

February 27, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

TU(2)