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NCT Number: NCT07571603

EFFECTS OF REFORMER PILATES ON FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN WOMEN

This study aims to investigate the effects of reformer pilates exercises on functional capacity, heart rate, body composition, and quality of life in women. A total of 50 participants were initially enrolled; however, 44 participants completed the study. Participants were divided into intervention and control groups, and the intervention group performed reformer pilates exercises for 8 weeks.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy İndividuals Behavior Motor Activity

Age range

20 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Istanbul Aydin University- FLC Concept Healthy Living Center

Istanbul, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of reformer pilates exercises applied in women on functional capacity, heart rate, body composition, and quality of life. A total of 50 healthy adult women were initially included in the study. Due to dropouts related to non-attendance, 44 participants completed the study and were analyzed, with 22 participants in the intervention group and 22 in the control group. The intervention group participated in a reformer pilates exercise program twice a week for 8 weeks, while the control group followed a home-based exercise program. Functional capacity was assessed using the 6-minute walk test. Heart rate was measured only in the intervention group at the 20th minute of the exercise session using a fingertip pulse oximeter. Body composition was evaluated using bioelectrical impedance analysis. Quality of life was assessed using the SF-12 questionnaire. All measurements were performed at baseline and after 8 weeks.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Female participants aged between 20 and 40 years
  • Healthy individuals capable of performing exercise
  • Voluntary participation in the study
  • Ability to attend Pilates sessions regularly

Exclusion criteria

  • Male participants
  • Receiving any form of physical therapy intervention
  • History of surgery
  • Severe spinal pathologies
  • Neurological disorders
  • Cardiopulmonary diseases

Treatment and study plan

Reformer Pilates Exercise

Behavioral

Participants performed supervised reformer pilates exercises twice a week for 8 weeks.

Home-Based Exercise

Behavioral

Participants performed a home-based exercise program on their own for 8 weeks.

Primary outcomes

  1. Functional Capacity (6-Minute Walk Test)

    Time frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks

    Functional capacity will be assessed using the 6-minute walk test (6MWT). The distance walked in meters (m) will be recorded.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Quality of Life (Short Form-12, SF-12)

    Time frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks

    Quality of life will be assessed using the Short Form-12 (SF-12) questionnaire. Physical Component Summary (PCS) and Mental Component Summary (MCS) scores will be calculated. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better health-related quality of life.

  2. Body Fat Percentage (%)

    Time frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks

    Body fat percentage (%) will be assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA, InBody device).

  3. Heart Rate (beats per minute, bpm)

    Time frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks

    Heart rate was measured using a pulse oximeter at the 20th minute of the exercise session only in the intervention group, both at the first session and at the end of 8 weeks.

  4. Skeletal Muscle Mass (kg)

    Time frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks

    Skeletal muscle mass (kg) will be assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) with an InBody device under standardized conditions.

  5. Body Weight (kg)

    Time frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks

    Body weight (kg) will be assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) with an InBody device under standardized conditions.

  6. Body Mass Index (kg/m²)

    Time frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks

    Body mass index (kg/m²) will be calculated as body weight (kg) divided by height squared (m²). Body weight will be obtained using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) with an InBody device.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ayca Sena Sensoy

Other

Registry information

Official study title

THE EFFECTS OF REFORMER PILATES EXERCISES APPLIED IN WOMEN ON FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY, HEART RATE, BODY COMPOSITION AND QUALITY OF LIFE

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
May 6, 2026
Registry last updated
May 6, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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