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NCT Number: NCT06683898

The Role of Focus Strategies on Pilates

Aims of the randomized controlled study is compare to the effects of external and internal focus strategies, commonly used in Pilates, on participants' reaction time and performance metrics. Conducted over an 8-week Pilates program at Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, we plan to include 25 participants in each focus group. Participants in the external focus group will use equipment to perform exercises, while the internal focus group will perform exercises with attention to body positioning.

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Key information

Conditions

Reaction Time Exercise Movement Techniques Exercise Therapy Humans Pilates

Age range

18 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat Üniversity

Antalya, Alanya, 07450, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The primary aim of this study is to examine the difference in effects between 8-week internally and externally focused Pilates exercises on the performance of young sedentary individuals. A secondary aim is to investigate the effects of internally and externally focused Pilates exercises on the physical characteristics and reaction time of young sedentary individuals.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Volunteers aged between 18 and 30 years who have no musculoskeletal disabilities and are willing to exercise were included in the study.

Exclusion criteria

  • Had any cardiovascular or musculoskeletal condition that would prevent them from exercising,
  • Had an acute pain history of 5 or more on the visual analog scale in the past week,
  • Had a systemic disease that would prevent exercise,
  • Had a BMI of 30 or above,
  • Had any issues that would hinder their ability to perceive or understand verbal commands, or had hearing problems.

Treatment and study plan

External Focused Pilates

Other

Pilates training was implemented with an external focus (EF).

Internal Focused Pilates

Other

Pilates training was implemented with an internal focus (IF).

Primary outcomes

  1. Multiple Jump Test

    Time frame: Baseline - right after the intervention

    15-Second Continuous Jump Test

  2. BFS Vertical Jump Test

    Time frame: Baseline - right after the intervention

    The Vertical Jump Test is a practical test that provides information about an individual's anaerobic power level.

  3. Squat Jump Test

    Time frame: Baseline - right after the intervention

    The explosive strength characteristic demonstrated by the leg muscles is measured based on their maximal force.

  4. Acoustic Reaction Test

    Time frame: Baseline - right after the intervention

    This test measures the time between a visual/auditory stimulus and the athlete's response movement.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Role of Focus Strategies on Pilates Performance and Reaction Time: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Nov 12, 2024
Registry last updated
Dec 24, 2025

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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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