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Healthy LifestyleCOVIDNCT05309486

Effects of Online Pilates and Face-To-Face Pilates on Healthy Individuals

A study testing Online and Face-to-face Pilates trainings in people with Healthy Lifestyle and Health Behavior, run by Ankara Medipol University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Many studies on pilates have shown that these exercises positively affect the endurance of core muscles, mental health, and quality of life in healthy individuals when applied face-to-face. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 25 to 40 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Healthy Lifestyle, Health Behavior
What is being tested?
Online and Face-to-face Pilates trainings
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
58 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
15 Mar 2022to 24 May 2022
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 25 to 40 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • 25-40 years of age.
  • Voluntarily participate in research to accept

Who cannot join

  • Any cardiovascular, orthopedic, visual, hearing, and perception problems that may affect the results of the research.
  • Participating in other exercises or physiotherapy programs during the past 6 months.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Ankara Medipol University

    Altındağ, Ankara, 06050

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Effects of Online Pilates and Face-To-Face Pilates on Healthy Individuals During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Controlled Study

Many studies on pilates have shown that these exercises positively affect the endurance of core muscles, mental health, and quality of life in healthy individuals when applied face-to-face.

In a few recent studies, the effects of online pilates training have been examined and shown to be effective on core endurance, depression, and quality of life. In the results of these studies, it has been emphasized that it is necessary to compare whether online pilates training is as practical as face-to-face pilates training. For this reason, the investigators thought that randomized controlled studies investigating the effects of online and face-to-face pilates methods in healthy individuals are needed. The investigators planned a randomized controlled study investigating the impact of online pilates and face-to-face pilates methods. The study aims to examine and compare the effects of online pilates and face-to-face pilates methods on core muscle endurance, depression, and quality of life in healthy individuals.

Read the detailed description

An experienced physiotherapist blind will evaluate participants by randomization at the start of the study and eight weeks later. The group participants belong to will not be disclosed to the participants until the end of the first assessment. Individuals who complete the initial evaluation will be randomly assigned to the online pilates group (OPG) or face-to-face pilates group (FPG) using a computer program. Both online and face-to-face applications will be carried out under the supervision of a physiotherapist with 11 years of experience.

Participants included in the study will be evaluated with data collection forms filled twice, before and after the training programs. The participants' demographic information (age, body weight, height, body mass index) will be recorded.

Statistical analysis will be performed using SPSS software, version 21 (SPSS Inc. Chicago, IL, USA). The normal distribution of the variables will be determined using histograms, probability plots, and the Shapiro-Wilk test. Due to the abnormal distribution, the median and interquartile range (IQR) will be used for descriptive statistics. A Mann-Whitney U test will be used to compare baseline and vary values between groups. The Wilcoxon test will compare baseline values within the group to values after six weeks. The significance level will be set-top < 0.05 for all analyses. Effect sizes will be evaluated according to Cohen's d standards within pre-post differences. Effect size results will be interpreted as small (≥ 0.2), moderate (≥ 0.5), or large (≥ 0.8) according to the guidelines.

Being tested
Online and Face-to-face Pilates trainings
Keywords
Online pilates, Quality of life, Depression, Core, Pilates exercises
Medical subject headings
Health Behavior, Depression

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Online and Face-to-face Pilates trainingsOther

    Key elements of Pilates, including breathing, focusing, rib cage position, shoulder position, and head and neck positions, will be taught in both groups on the first day. Individuals will be asked to maintain the smoothness of these critical elements throughout the exercises. Different imagery techniques will be used in the exercises, and the exercises will be combined with breathing exercises. The intensity of the exercises will be increased by using different positions and elastic bands (Theraband Elastic Band Hygienic Corporation, Akron, Ohio). Band Resistances will be increased in biweekly periods. Stretching and posture exercises will be used during the cool-down period. The subjects in pilates group will be informed about the side effects such as shortness of breath, dizziness, headache, and muscle pain. Participants will be asked to stop the exercise in case of any side effects.

Study groups in NCT05309486
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Online pilates groupExperimentalOnline pilates, which lasts for eight weeks, three days a week for 1 hour, will be carried out by Australian Pilates and Physiotherapy Institute certified and experienced Ph.D. Physiotherapist Halil Ibrahim Bulguroglu. Microsoft Teams program will be used to implement the online practice method. The individuals in both pilates exercise groups will be divided into six small groups of 3 or 4 people to make the exercises more effective. In this study, the program will be 15 minutes of warm-up, 30 minutes of pilates, and 15 minutes of cool-down and stretching exercises. The exercises will be performed in ten repetitions. The same exercises will be applied in online pilates and face-to-face pilates trainings.
Receives: Other: Online and Face-to-face Pilates trainings
Face-to-face pilates groupActive comparatorFace-to-face pilates training, which lasts for a total of 8 weeks, 3 days a week for 1 hour, will be carried out by Australian Pilates and Physiotherapy Institute certified and experienced Ph.D. Physiotherapist Halil Ibrahim Bulguroglu. Face-to-face pilates training will be held at Ankara Medipol University. To make the exercises more effective, the individuals in both pilates exercise groups will be divided into six small groups of 3 or 4 people. In this study, the program will be 15 minutes of warm-up, 30 minutes of pilates exercises, 15 minutes of cool-down and stretching exercises, and the exercises will be performed as 10 repetitions. The same exercises will be applied in online pilates and face-to-face pilates trainings.
Receives: Other: Online and Face-to-face Pilates trainings

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Core muscle endurance- Baseline

    Mcgill core endurance tests

    Measured: Assessment will be conducted before the intervention

  2. Core muscle endurance- Post intervention

    Mcgill core endurance tests

    Measured: Assessment will be conducted immediately after the intervention

  3. Depression - Baseline

    Beck Depression Scale (BDI). The score range in BDI, which is a 21-item self-evaluation type scale, is 0-63.

    Measured: Assessment will be conducted before the intervention

  4. Depression - Post intervention

    Beck Depression Scale (BDI). The score range in BDI, which is a 21-item self-evaluation type scale, is 0-63.

    Measured: Assessment will be conducted immediately after the intervention

  5. Quality of life - Baseline

    Short Form-36 (SF-36). SF-36; consists of 36 items to measure eight dimensions such as physical, mental, and general health. In the subscales evaluated between 0 and 100, a high score indicates a good quality of life.

    Measured: Assessment will be conducted before the intervention

  6. Quality of life - Post intervention

    Short Form-36 (SF-36). SF-36; consists of 36 items to measure eight dimensions such as physical, mental, and general health. In the subscales evaluated between 0 and 100, a high score indicates a good quality of life.

    Measured: Assessment will be conducted immediately after the intervention

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted4 Apr 2022
  2. Study start15 Mar 2022
  3. Primary completion21 May 2022
  4. Study completion24 May 2022

Resources

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
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Using a computer program, the investigators randomly placed individuals who completed the initial assessment into the online pilates group (OPG) or face-to-face pilates group (FPG).
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
58 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05309486
Sponsor's protocol ID
2
Acronym
COVID
Status last verified
May 2022
First submitted
25 Mar 2022
Last updated
25 May 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Quiles-Sanchez LV, Baroutas I, Kyriakos G, Gravvanis N, Georgakopoulou VE, Trakas N, Damaskos C, Garmpi A, Garmpis N, Antoniou V, Farmaki P, Patsouras A, Voutyritsa E, Diamantis E. Medical Flossing and the Pilates Method: Their Effectiveness on the Strength, Endurance, and Functionality of Healthy Individuals. Cureus. 2021 Apr 29;13(4):e14758. doi: 10.7759/cureus.14758.

    PubMed 34084682
  • Lemos AQ, Brasil CA, Valverde D, Ferreira JDS, Lordelo P, Sa KN. The pilates method in the function of pelvic floor muscles: Systematic review and meta-analysis. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2019 Apr;23(2):270-277. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2018.07.002. Epub 2018 Jul 10.

    PubMed 31103107
  • Rimmer JH, Thirumalai M, Young HJ, Pekmezi D, Tracy T, Riser E, Mehta T. Rationale and design of the tele-exercise and multiple sclerosis (TEAMS) study: A comparative effectiveness trial between a clinic- and home-based telerehabilitation intervention for adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) living in the deep south. Contemp Clin Trials. 2018 Aug;71:186-193. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2018.05.016. Epub 2018 May 30.

    PubMed 29859267
  • Suner-Keklik S, Numanoglu-Akbas A, Cobanoglu G, Kafa N, Guzel NA. An online pilates exercise program is effective on proprioception and core muscle endurance in a randomized controlled trial. Ir J Med Sci. 2022 Oct;191(5):2133-2139. doi: 10.1007/s11845-021-02840-8. Epub 2021 Oct 30.

    PubMed 34716884
  • Campos RR, Dias JM, Pereira LM, Obara K, Barreto MS, Silva MF, Mazuquin BF, Christofaro DG, Fernandes RA, Iversen MD, Cardoso JR. Effect of the Pilates method on physical conditioning of healthy subjects: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2016 Jul-Aug;56(7-8):864-73. Epub 2015 May 25.

    PubMed 26004043
  • Cruz-Ferreira A, Fernandes J, Laranjo L, Bernardo LM, Silva A. A systematic review of the effects of pilates method of exercise in healthy people. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2011 Dec;92(12):2071-81. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2011.06.018. Epub 2011 Oct 24.

    PubMed 22030232
  • Bulguroglu HI, Bulguroglu M. The effects of online pilates and face-to-face pilates in healthy individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic: a randomized controlled study. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2023 Feb 2;15(1):12. doi: 10.1186/s13102-023-00625-3.

    PubMed 36732823

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Online and Face-to-face Pilates trainings in people with Healthy Lifestyle and Health Behavior, run by Ankara Medipol University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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 2 inclusion and 2 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 25 May 2022. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?

Core muscle endurance- Baseline (time frame: Assessment will be conducted before the intervention). The study lists 6 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT05309486, which also lists 7 linked publications.

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 25 May 2022.

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