Physical PerformanceNCT05176912
Effects of Reformer Pilates Exercise Training
A study testing Exercise in people with Physical Performance, run by Eastern Mediterranean University at 1 site in Cyprus.
Trial summary
Aim: The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of Reformer Pilates exercises in overweight and obese woman. Method: 47 sedentary overweight and obese women aged 30-60 years will be included in the study. Subjects will be divided into two groups: Reformer Pilates and control. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 30 to 60 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Physical Performance
- What is being tested?
- Exercise
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 47 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCyprus
- Study dates
- 6 Jun 2021to 28 Jul 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 30 to 60 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Volunteer female individuals between the ages of 30-60 years,
- BMI: 25 kg/m² and above,
- Individuals who have not surgery in the last 6 months,
- Individuals who have a medical report stating that there is no obstacle in terms of health,
- Individuals whose physical activity level will be determined by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) will be included in the study.
Who cannot join
- Individuals with any neurological, orthopedis, cardiovascular, psychological problems,
- Individuals with any systemic disease (DM, cancer),
- Individuals who doing regular physical activity/sport in the last 6 months.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effects of Reformer Pilates Exercise Training in Overweight and Obese Women
Aim: The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of Reformer Pilates exercises in overweight and obese woman.
Method: 47 sedentary overweight and obese women aged 30-60 years will be included in the study. Subjects will be divided into two groups: Reformer Pilates and control. The exercise group will be given Reformer Pilates training session 3 times a week over an 8-weeks period. Before and after the study, the subjects will be test for body composition with the bioelectrical impedance and for upper limb strength with the hand grip dynamometer. Moreover, the strength of the back muscle will be measure with the back dynamometer and the strength of the abdominal muscle with the sit-up test. Furthermore, the endurance of trunk, abdominal and back muscles will be measure with the McGill endurance tests. The endurance of the lower limb will be measure with the 30 second sit and stand test, and the balance with the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale. Finally, the sleep quality will be measure with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and the anxiety with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.
- Conditions
- Physical Performance
- Being tested
- Exercise
- Keywords
- Exercise
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ExerciseOther
Reformer Pilates exercises will given for 8 weeks, 3 days in a week
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Exercise Group | Experimental | Reformer Pilates exercises will given for 8 weeks, 3 days in a week. Receives: Other: Exercise |
| Control Group | No intervention | Nothing given to the control group, will be told to continue their normal life for 8 weeks. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in the body composition to be evaluated by a bioelectrical impedance
fat mass and fat-free mass will be evaluated
Measured: Baseline and at the end of 8 weeks.
Secondary outcomes (1)
Change in the level of upper extremity strength to be evaluated by a hand grip dynamometer.
The subject sits upright in a supported chair and on a flat surface. The person is prepared with the knee and hip in 90⁰ flexion, forearm in neutral position and wrist in 0-30⁰ extension. During the measurement, the person whose grip strength is measured is asked to squeeze the arms of the dynamometer strongly.
Measured: Baseline and at the end of 8 weeks.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Jan 2022
- Study start6 Jun 2021
- Primary completion28 Jul 2024
- Study completion28 Jul 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Physical PerformanceStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 47 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Özge Gökalp, Eastern Mediterranean University
- Investigators
- Berkiye Kirmizigil, Asst. Prof, Study chair, Eastern Mediterranean University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05176912
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2021/02
- Status last verified
- Jul 2024
- First submitted
- 3 Dec 2021
- Last updated
- 30 Jul 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Gokalp O, Kirmizigil B. Effects of reformer pilates on body composition, strength, and psychosomatic factors in overweight and obese women A randomized controlled trial. Sci Rep. 2025 Jul 2;15(1):23602. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-09683-8.
PubMed 40603682
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Jul 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Reformer Pilates Exercise Training in Overweight and Obese Women
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05176912
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2021/02
- Conditions
- Physical Performance
- Keywords
- Exercise
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 47 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 6 Jun 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 28 Jul 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 28 Jul 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 4 Jan 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Aim: The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of Reformer Pilates exercises in overweight and obese woman.
Method: 47 sedentary overweight and obese women aged 30-60 years will be included in the study. Subjects will be divided into two groups: Reformer Pilates and control. The exercise group will be given Reformer Pilates training session 3 times a week over an 8-weeks period. Before and after the study, the subjects will be test for body composition with the bioelectrical impedance and for upper limb strength with the hand grip dynamometer. Moreover, the strength of the back muscle will be measure with the back dynamometer and the strength of the abdominal muscle with the sit-up test. Furthermore, the endurance of trunk, abdominal and back muscles will be measure with the McGill endurance tests. The endurance of the lower limb will be measure with the 30 second sit and stand test, and the balance with the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale. Finally, the sleep quality will be measure with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and the anxiety with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Exercise Group | Experimental | Other: ExerciseReformer Pilates exercises will given for 8 weeks, 3 days in a week. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Nothing given to the control group, will be told to continue their normal life for 8 weeks. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 30 to 60 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Volunteer female individuals between the ages of 30-60 years,
- BMI: 25 kg/m² and above,
- Individuals who have not surgery in the last 6 months,
- Individuals who have a medical report stating that there is no obstacle in terms of health,
- Individuals whose physical activity level will be determined by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) will be included in the study.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Individuals with any neurological, orthopedis, cardiovascular, psychological problems,
- Individuals with any systemic disease (DM, cancer),
- Individuals who doing regular physical activity/sport in the last 6 months.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| ExerciseReformer Pilates exercises will given for 8 weeks, 3 days in a week | Other | Experimental Exercise Group |
Primary outcome
Change in the body composition to be evaluated by a bioelectrical impedance
Time frame: Baseline and at the end of 8 weeks.
fat mass and fat-free mass will be evaluated
1 secondary outcome
Change in the level of upper extremity strength to be evaluated by a hand grip dynamometer.
Time frame: Baseline and at the end of 8 weeks.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Jul 2024.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 40603682Gokalp O, Kirmizigil B. Effects of reformer pilates on body composition, strength, and psychosomatic factors in overweight and obese women A randomized controlled trial. Sci Rep. 2025 Jul 2;15(1):23602. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-09683-8.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Berkiye Kirmizigil, Asst. Prof study chair
Eastern Mediterranean University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Exercise in people with Physical Performance, run by Eastern Mediterranean University at 1 site in Cyprus.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Jul 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Cyprus. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in the body composition to be evaluated by a bioelectrical impedance (time frame: Baseline and at the end of 8 weeks.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05176912, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Jul 2024; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 31 Oct 2026.