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NCT Number: NCT03907384

Mat Pilates and Vascular Function in Obese Females

Obesity is associated with progressive decreases in arterial health and function. It is crucial to prevent or reduce the negative effects of aging on the vasculature by implementing appropriate lifestyle interventions, such as exercise training. We examined the effects of a Mat Pilates training (MPT) regimen on arterial stiffness (pulse wave velocity, PWV), blood pressure (BP), wave reflection (AIx) and endothelial function in obese premenopausal women with elevated BP.

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Key information

Conditions

Obese Body Weight Cardiovascular Diseases Elevated Blood Pressure Hypertension Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Obesity Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Nebraska

Omaha, Nebraska, 68022, United States

About this study

Using a parallel experimental design, participants were randomly assigned to either MPT (n=14) or non-exercising control group (n=14) for 12 weeks. Participant in the MPT group trained 3 days/week . Participants' brachial to ankle PWV (baPWV), systolic and diastolic BP, AIx, plasma NO levels were measured at baseline and after 20 weeks of their assigned intervention.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • body mass index 30-40 kg/m2
  • <1 h of regular exercise per week in the previous year
  • systolic/diastolic BP: 120-129mm Hg systolic BP and ˂ 80 mm Hg for diastolic BP
  • Nonsmokers

Exclusion criteria

  • body mass index ˂30 and ≥40 kg/m2
  • chronic diseases
  • taking oral contraceptives
  • pregnancy

Treatment and study plan

Mat Pilates training

Behavioral

This group completed 12-weeks of training

Primary outcomes

  1. Arterial Stiffness

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    via Pulse Wave Velocity

Secondary outcomes

  1. Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Automatic BP monitor

  2. Pressure Wave Reflection

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    via Augmentation Index

  3. Endothelial Function

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    via plasma nitric oxide

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Marymount University

Other

Collaborators

  • Busan University
  • Texas Tech University
  • University of Isfahan

Registry information

Official study title

The Effects of Mat Pilates Training on Vascular Function in Obese Premenopausal Women With Elevated Blood Pressure

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Apr 9, 2019
Registry last updated
Oct 30, 2020

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