The Effects of 10-weeks Pilates Exercise on Pulmonary Function and Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women

NCT07672548 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: PT-2026-011
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study will investigate the effect of 10-weeks Pilates exercise on pulmonary function and quality of life in postmenopausal women with normal Body mass index

Conditions

Post Menopausal

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Forced Vital Capacity

  will be recorded before and after the intervention using a spirometer, and measured in liters

  10 weeks

• Forced Expiratory Volume

  will be recorded before and after the intervention using a spirometer, and measured in liters

  10 weeks

• Peak Expiratory Flow Rate and measured in liters per seconds

  will be recorded before and after the intervention using a spirometer, and measured in liters

  10 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Quality of life questionnaire :

  10 weeks

Study Arms (2)

control group

EXPERIMENTAL

It will consist of 15 postmenopausal women. They will receive diaphragmatic breathing exercises for 5 to 10 minutes in a session, about 3-4 times per day and follow up after 10 weeks

Other: diaphragmatic breathing exercises

study group

EXPERIMENTAL

It will consist of 15 postmenopausal women. They will receive diaphragmatic breathing exercises for 5 to 10 minutes in a session, about 3-4 times per day for 10 weeks in addition to pilates exercise for 50-minute per s session for 5 times per week and follow up after 10 weeks

Other: pilates exercises; Other: diaphragmatic breathing exercises

Interventions

pilates exercises OTHER

low-impact exercise method that focuses on strengthening muscles while improving posture, flexibility, and overall body alignment. It emphasizes controlled movements, proper breathing, and core strength (especially the abdomen, lower back, hips, and pelvis).for 50-minute pers session for 5 times per week and follow up after 10 weeks

study group

diaphragmatic breathing exercises OTHER

is a technique that focuses on deep breathing using the diaphragm rather than shallow chest breaths. It helps improve oxygen intake and promotes relaxation.for 5 to 10 minutes in a session, about 3-4 times per day and follow up after 10 weeks

control group; study group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 50 Years - 60 Years
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Postmenopausal women aged 50-60 years.
• Women who suffered from breathing problems
• Women with normal body mass index (BMI) 18 to 25 kg/m².
• Women not related to any other studies.

You may not qualify if:

• Comorbidities such as cardiac or chest diseases (critically ill patients).
• Receiving hormone replacement therapy.
• BMI ˃ 25 kg/m² or ˂ 18 kg/m²,
• Age greater than 60 years or less than 50 years,
• Use of sedatives, tranquilizers, or antidepressant medications,
• Musculoskeletal disorders.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Middle East University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Ayman Mohammad Abu Elmila Mahany

Amman, 11732, Jordan

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Exercise Movement Techniques

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Physical Therapy Modalities; Therapeutics

Study Officials

• Ayman MAE Mahany

  Horus University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Ayman MAE Mahany, PHD

CONTACT

0021096614445; a.mahany@meu.edu.jo

Mohammed MAE Rafaat, PHD

CONTACT

0021206530584; aymanmila2020@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Masking Details: simple randomized and masking of participants will be applied by sealed envelops in addition to using computer soft ware
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assisstant professor of physical therapy

Model Details: This study will investigate the effect of 10-weeks Pilates exercise on pulmonary function and quality of life in postmenopausal women with normal BMI.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 20, 2026
• First Posted: June 29, 2026
• Study Start: June 1, 2026
• Primary Completion: July 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): October 1, 2026
• Last Updated: June 29, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

JO (1)