Healthcare ProvidersNCT05571020
Effect of Mat Pilates Exercise on Musculoskeletal System, Body Composition and Psychosocial Status
A study testing mat pilates in people with Healthcare Providers and Health-Related Behavior, run by Bulent Ecevit University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to investigate Mat Pilates exercise on the musculoskeletal system, body composition, and psychosocial status, Fatigue, SeverityScale, sleep quality, mood disorder. Method: Participants were randomly divided into two groups as Mat-PilatesGroup (n=16) and Control Group (n=16). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Healthcare Providers, Health-Related Behavior, Exercise
- What is being tested?
- mat pilates
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 32 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 10 Feb 2021to 10 Oct 2021
- 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 20 to 60 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Male and female participants between the ages of 20-60,
- volunteer to participate in the study, healthcare workers,
- lack of habit of exercising regularly in participants,
- Those who can regularly participate in the exercise program to be applied
Who cannot join
- have a disease that may prevent them from exercising (cardiovascular, pulmonary and orthopedic),
- having vision and/or hearing loss, pregnancy status,
- a history of loss of balance due to loss of consciousness or dizziness,
- balance disorder due to the diagnosis of peripheral vestibular disease,
- having a pacemaker or metal implant in their body
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University
Zonguldak, Kozlu, 67600
About this study
Official title: Effect of Mat Pilates Exercise on Musculoskeletal System, Body Composition and Psychosocial Status In Healthcare Providers: A Randomised Control Trial
The aim of this study is to investigate Mat Pilates exercise on the musculoskeletal system, body composition, and psychosocial status, Fatigue, SeverityScale, sleep quality, mood disorder.
Method: Participants were randomly divided into two groups as Mat-PilatesGroup (n=16) and Control Group (n=16). Mat-PilatesGroup participants were given Mat Pilates exercise for about 1 hour per day, twice a week for 8 weeks, accompanied by a physiotherapist. Control Group participants did not participate in any exercise program.
Read the detailed description
Healthcare workers constitute a professional group that is physically and mentally burdened. Working in bad posture for long periods of time and being exposed to high occupational psychological stress both cause musculoskeletal pain and pose a high psychological risk. Stress-related risk factors such as standing for a long time at the workplace, insufficient rest times, and a working system in the form of shifts are common.
Because time spent at work covers a large part of the day, it is inevitable that the work environment will have a significant impact on physical, social and psychological health. It is known that group exercises performed with colleagues in the company of a therapist at work are more effective in increasing vitality, improving pain and anxiety control, and increasing commitment to participation in exercise compared to exercise performed at home.Jakopsen et al. examined the effect of workplace-based exercises and home-based exercise in a randomized controlled study that included 200 female health workers working in 18 departments in three different hospitals. They observed that the group participants who exercised at work achieved more positive results in terms of muscle strength, musculoskeletal pain, and use of painkillers than the home-based exercise group.
Pilates method; It is an exercise approach based on the theories of motor learning, core stability and body-mind-spirit interaction with the aim of reducing pain and disability, improving and rehabilitating physical abilities, with principles such as breathing, concentration, centering, control, precision and fluency. Mat-Pilates is the most common type of pilates, which has 2 working styles: Mat-Pilates and instrumented Pilates, and it uses gravity for core stabilization.
The aim of this study; The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of eight-week mat pilates exercises performed with a physiotherapist in the workplace on the musculoskeletal system, body composition and psychosocial status of healthcare workers.
- Conditions
- Healthcare Providers, Health-Related Behavior, Exercise
- Being tested
- mat pilates
- Medical subject headings
- Health Behavior, Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
mat pilatesOther
Both groups adapted for their rides by not participating in a different exercise and meal. In the study, they were not found in any store in the control groups. In the Mat-Pates Group, information about the 5 key elements of the study and pilates team, perspective (-neck-shoulder-waist-abdominal placement), lumbopel stabilization, scapular stabilization, review and information was covered. Then, in the study groups, it was purchased from groups of 5-6 people at most for one hour a day. In order to participate in all these application activities, he continues his life without participating in any evaluation.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Mat Pilates Group | Experimental | Two days a week, approximately one hour a day, for a total of eight weeks, in groups of 5-6 people, they were included in the mat pilates exercise program.
Before starting the exercise program, the study group participants were informed about the principles of the pilates working system (I am not sure if this statement is correct terminologically), the training program and the 5 key elements of the pilates approach, neutral spine (head-neck-shoulder-waist-abdominal placement), lumbopelvic stabilization, Informative training on scapular stabilization, focusing and breathing was given. Receives: Other: mat pilates |
| Control Group | No intervention | Control group participants did not participate in any exercise program. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
weight in kilograms
evaluated with a bioelectrical impedance analyzer (Tanita RD-545)
Measured: Change from Baseline weight in kilograms at 2 months
height in meters
The height of the participants was measured using a fixed stadiometer with 0.5 cm precision.While the person is standing during the measurement; Measurements were taken without shoes, head upright, feet touching the wall with heels together, knees tense, body upright and head in Frankfort plane.
Measured: 2 months
waist circumference measurement
Individuals were asked to stand with arms outstretched and feet together, and measurements were taken from the narrowest part of the trunk. Since it is difficult to determine the narrowest part of the trunk in obese individuals, the evaluation was made from the midpoint between the ribs and the iliac crest.
Measured: Change from Baseline waist circumference measurement at 2 months
hip circumference measurement
The widest protrusion level of the hip muscles was measured at the level of the symphysis pubis anteriorly and in the posterior region.
Measured: Change from Baseline hip circumference measurement at 2 months
waist/hip ratio circumference measurement
It was calculated by dividing the waist circumference (cm) of the individuals by the hip circumference (cm). Waist/hip Ratio is the most commonly used anthropometric method to determine fat distribution. While waist circumference of 90 cm and above determines the risk increase in men, this measurement is 80 cm and above in women. Waist circumference of 102 cm or more in men and 88 cm or more in women indicates a significant increased risk for coronary heart disease and metabolic complications.
Measured: hange from Baseline waist/hip ratio circumference measurement at 2 months
Body Mass Index
weight and height will be combined to report BMI in kg/m^2)
Measured: Change from Baseline Body Mass Index at 2 months
Body Fat Ratio
evaluated with a bioelectrical impedance analyzer (Tanita RD-545)
Measured: Change from Baseline Body Fat Ratio at 2 months
Fat Mass
All carbohydrates, fats and proteins that are in excess of the need in the body turn into adipose tissue. A large part of this transformed warehouse is located under the skin, especially in the thigh, hip and chest area.
Measured: Change from Baseline Fat Mass at 2 months
bilateral arm circumference measurement
The midpoint between the acromion and the olecranon was found and marked on the arm. The individual was asked to stand and flex the elbow by contracting the biceps brachii muscle. Circumference measurement was taken from the widest part of the muscle.
Measured: Change from Baseline bilateral arm circumference measurement at 2 months
leg circumference measurement
The measurement was made in a standing position. Measurements were made at the midpoint between the inguinal region and the proximal part of the patella or where the muscle was most swollen. 10-15 cm above the patella corresponds to this point
Measured: Change from Baseline bilateral leg circumference measurement at 2 months
Flexibility Assessment
Trunk Flexion and Hamstring Length, Trunk Hyperextension, Trunk Lateral Flexion
Measured: Change from Baseline Flexibility Assessment at 2 months
Psychosocial Status Assessment
Quality of Life (Short Form) Scale: The scale includes a total of 36 items and 8 subsections to be answered considering the last four weeks. health status is evaluated between 0 and 100 points in total. 0 indicates worst health, 100 indicates best health.
Measured: Change from Baseline Psychosocial Status Assessment at 2 months
Fatigue Severity
Fatigue Severity Scale: The Turkish version of the Fatigue Severity Scale (ref) was used to evaluate the fatigue status of individuals. The scale assesses the state of fatigue in the last four weeks, including the day it was filled. Individuals score between 0 and 7 (for each question?) on the scale, which consists of 9 questions in total. High scores indicate increased fatigue
Measured: Change from Baseline Fatigue Severity at 2 months
Sleep Quality
Pittsburg Sleep Quality index: The Turkish version of the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (ref) was used for the quantitative evaluation of sleep quality. The scale consists of a total of 24 questions, 19 of which are self-report (self-report) questions and 5 of which are answered by the individual's spouse or roommate (these questions are not included in the calculation), and it evaluates the last one-month period. Self-assessment questions are related to sleep quality and do not indicate sleep disturbance and the prevalence of the disorder. The 18 items scored are grouped into seven component scores (subjective sleep quality, sleep delay, sleep duration, habitual sleep efficiency, sleep disturbance, use of sleeping pills, daytime dysfunction). The total score of the seven components is equal to the total index score. Each item is scored between 0-3 and the total score varies between 0-21. A total score of five or more indicates poor sleep quality.
Measured: Change from Baseline Sleep Quality at 2 months
Mood
Beck Depression Inventory: Individuals' emotional states were evaluated with the Turkish version of the Beck Depression Inventory (ref). BDI is a self-assessment scale designed to define and measure the severity of depression in healthy individuals and psychiatric patient groups. It consists of 21 items in total and each item is scored between 0-3. A total is obtained by summing the scores of all items. A high total score indicates a high severity of depression. 0-9 points = no depression, 10-16 points = mild depression, 17-29 points = moderate depression, 30 and above = severe depression
Measured: Change from Baseline Mood at 2 months
Trunk Flexibility Assesment
For this test, individuals were asked to stand on a 15 cm high block, bend forward without bending their knees, and try to touch the tips of their toes. The distance between the fingertip and the block surface was measured with a tape measure and recorded in centimeters. With this test, flexibility of the lumbar region, hamstring and gastrocnemius muscles was evaluated.
Measured: Change from Baseline Trunk Flexibility Assesment at 2 months
Trunk Hyperextension Flexibility Assesment
In this test, the individual stood facing the wall, keeping his pelvis and trunk in contact with the wall. For the initial value, the distance between the wall and the sternal notch was measured. After the pelvis was stabilized by the evaluator, the individual was asked to do trunk extension. The distance between the sternal notch and the wall was re-measured, subtracting the initial value from this value, and the amount of movement was recorded in centimeters.
Measured: Change from Baseline Trunk Hyperextension Flexibility Assesment at 2 months
Trunk Lateral Flexion Flexibility Assesment
The test was performed standing with the arms by the body and the feet parallel to each other and the back against the wall. First, the place of the distal end of the middle finger of the right hand on the thigh was marked. Then, the subject was asked to lateral flex the trunk without taking his back away from the wall, while sliding his hand down on the thigh. At the last point reached, the place of the distal tip of the middle finger on the thigh was marked and the distance from the initial measurement point was measured. The same operations were repeated for the left side.
Measured: Change from Baseline Trunk Lateral Flexion Flexibility Assesment at 2 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 Oct 2022
- Study start10 Feb 2021
- Primary completion10 Jun 2021
- Study completion10 Oct 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Healthcare ProvidersStudies 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 32 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Bulent Ecevit University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Istanbul Arel University
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Sanem ŞENER, Bulent Ecevit University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05571020
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ZonguldakBEU
- Status last verified
- Oct 2022
- First submitted
- 3 Oct 2022
- Last updated
- 12 Oct 2022
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Jago R, Jonker ML, Missaghian M, Baranowski T. Effect of 4 weeks of Pilates on the body composition of young girls. Prev Med. 2006 Mar;42(3):177-80. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2005.11.010. Epub 2005 Dec 27.
PubMed 16376979Vaquero-Cristobal R, Alacid F, Esparza-Ros F, Lopez-Plaza D, Muyor JM, Lopez-Minarro PA. The effects of a reformer Pilates program on body composition and morphological characteristics in active women after a detraining period. Women Health. 2016 Oct;56(7):784-806. doi: 10.1080/03630242.2015.1118723. Epub 2015 Nov 19.
PubMed 26583914
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 Oct 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Mat Pilates Exercise on Musculoskeletal System, Body Composition and Psychosocial Status In Healthcare Providers: A Randomised Control Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05571020
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ZonguldakBEU
- Conditions
- Healthcare Providers, Health-Related Behavior, Exercise
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 32 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Bulent Ecevit UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Istanbul Arel University
- Study start
- 10 Feb 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Jun 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Oct 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 7 Oct 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.
The aim of this study is to investigate Mat Pilates exercise on the musculoskeletal system, body composition, and psychosocial status, Fatigue, SeverityScale, sleep quality, mood disorder.
Method: Participants were randomly divided into two groups as Mat-PilatesGroup (n=16) and Control Group (n=16). Mat-PilatesGroup participants were given Mat Pilates exercise for about 1 hour per day, twice a week for 8 weeks, accompanied by a physiotherapist. Control Group participants did not participate in any exercise program.
Detailed description
Healthcare workers constitute a professional group that is physically and mentally burdened. Working in bad posture for long periods of time and being exposed to high occupational psychological stress both cause musculoskeletal pain and pose a high psychological risk. Stress-related risk factors such as standing for a long time at the workplace, insufficient rest times, and a working system in the form of shifts are common.
Because time spent at work covers a large part of the day, it is inevitable that the work environment will have a significant impact on physical, social and psychological health. It is known that group exercises performed with colleagues in the company of a therapist at work are more effective in increasing vitality, improving pain and anxiety control, and increasing commitment to participation in exercise compared to exercise performed at home.Jakopsen et al. examined the effect of workplace-based exercises and home-based exercise in a randomized controlled study that included 200 female health workers working in 18 departments in three different hospitals. They observed that the group participants who exercised at work achieved more positive results in terms of muscle strength, musculoskeletal pain, and use of painkillers than the home-based exercise group.
Pilates method; It is an exercise approach based on the theories of motor learning, core stability and body-mind-spirit interaction with the aim of reducing pain and disability, improving and rehabilitating physical abilities, with principles such as breathing, concentration, centering, control, precision and fluency. Mat-Pilates is the most common type of pilates, which has 2 working styles: Mat-Pilates and instrumented Pilates, and it uses gravity for core stabilization.
The aim of this study; The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of eight-week mat pilates exercises performed with a physiotherapist in the workplace on the musculoskeletal system, body composition and psychosocial status of healthcare workers.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Mat Pilates Group | Experimental | Other: mat pilatesTwo days a week, approximately one hour a day, for a total of eight weeks, in groups of 5-6 people, they were included in the mat pilates exercise program. Before starting the exercise program, the study group participants were informed about the principles of the pilates working system (I am not sure if this statement is correct terminologically), the training program and the 5 key elements of the pilates approach, neutral spine (head-neck-shoulder-waist-abdominal placement), lumbopelvic stabilization, Informative training on scapular stabilization, focusing and breathing was given. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Control group participants did not participate in any exercise program. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Male and female participants between the ages of 20-60,
- volunteer to participate in the study, healthcare workers,
- lack of habit of exercising regularly in participants,
- Those who can regularly participate in the exercise program to be applied
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- have a disease that may prevent them from exercising (cardiovascular, pulmonary and orthopedic),
- having vision and/or hearing loss, pregnancy status,
- a history of loss of balance due to loss of consciousness or dizziness,
- balance disorder due to the diagnosis of peripheral vestibular disease,
- having a pacemaker or metal implant in their body
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 |
|---|---|---|
| mat pilatesBoth groups adapted for their rides by not participating in a different exercise and meal. In the study, they were not found in any store in the control groups. In the Mat-Pates Group, information about the 5 key elements of the study and pilates team, perspective (-neck-shoulder-waist-abdominal placement), lumbopel stabilization, scapular stabilization, review and information was covered. Then, in the study groups, it was purchased from groups of 5-6 people at most for one hour a day. In order to participate in all these application activities, he continues his life without participating in any evaluation. | Other | Mat Pilates Group |
Primary outcome
weight in kilograms
Time frame: Change from Baseline weight in kilograms at 2 months
evaluated with a bioelectrical impedance analyzer (Tanita RD-545)
height in meters
Time frame: 2 months
The height of the participants was measured using a fixed stadiometer with 0.5 cm precision.While the person is standing during the measurement; Measurements were taken without shoes, head upright, feet touching the wall with heels together, knees tense, body upright and head in Frankfort plane.
waist circumference measurement
Time frame: Change from Baseline waist circumference measurement at 2 months
Individuals were asked to stand with arms outstretched and feet together, and measurements were taken from the narrowest part of the trunk. Since it is difficult to determine the narrowest part of the trunk in obese individuals, the evaluation was made from the midpoint between the ribs and the iliac crest.
hip circumference measurement
Time frame: Change from Baseline hip circumference measurement at 2 months
The widest protrusion level of the hip muscles was measured at the level of the symphysis pubis anteriorly and in the posterior region.
waist/hip ratio circumference measurement
Time frame: hange from Baseline waist/hip ratio circumference measurement at 2 months
It was calculated by dividing the waist circumference (cm) of the individuals by the hip circumference (cm). Waist/hip Ratio is the most commonly used anthropometric method to determine fat distribution. While waist circumference of 90 cm and above determines the risk increase in men, this measurement is 80 cm and above in women. Waist circumference of 102 cm or more in men and 88 cm or more in women indicates a significant increased risk for coronary heart disease and metabolic complications.
Body Mass Index
Time frame: Change from Baseline Body Mass Index at 2 months
weight and height will be combined to report BMI in kg/m^2)
Body Fat Ratio
Time frame: Change from Baseline Body Fat Ratio at 2 months
evaluated with a bioelectrical impedance analyzer (Tanita RD-545)
Fat Mass
Time frame: Change from Baseline Fat Mass at 2 months
All carbohydrates, fats and proteins that are in excess of the need in the body turn into adipose tissue. A large part of this transformed warehouse is located under the skin, especially in the thigh, hip and chest area.
bilateral arm circumference measurement
Time frame: Change from Baseline bilateral arm circumference measurement at 2 months
The midpoint between the acromion and the olecranon was found and marked on the arm. The individual was asked to stand and flex the elbow by contracting the biceps brachii muscle. Circumference measurement was taken from the widest part of the muscle.
leg circumference measurement
Time frame: Change from Baseline bilateral leg circumference measurement at 2 months
The measurement was made in a standing position. Measurements were made at the midpoint between the inguinal region and the proximal part of the patella or where the muscle was most swollen. 10-15 cm above the patella corresponds to this point
Flexibility Assessment
Time frame: Change from Baseline Flexibility Assessment at 2 months
Trunk Flexion and Hamstring Length, Trunk Hyperextension, Trunk Lateral Flexion
Psychosocial Status Assessment
Time frame: Change from Baseline Psychosocial Status Assessment at 2 months
Quality of Life (Short Form) Scale: The scale includes a total of 36 items and 8 subsections to be answered considering the last four weeks. health status is evaluated between 0 and 100 points in total. 0 indicates worst health, 100 indicates best health.
Fatigue Severity
Time frame: Change from Baseline Fatigue Severity at 2 months
Fatigue Severity Scale: The Turkish version of the Fatigue Severity Scale (ref) was used to evaluate the fatigue status of individuals. The scale assesses the state of fatigue in the last four weeks, including the day it was filled. Individuals score between 0 and 7 (for each question?) on the scale, which consists of 9 questions in total. High scores indicate increased fatigue
Sleep Quality
Time frame: Change from Baseline Sleep Quality at 2 months
Pittsburg Sleep Quality index: The Turkish version of the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (ref) was used for the quantitative evaluation of sleep quality. The scale consists of a total of 24 questions, 19 of which are self-report (self-report) questions and 5 of which are answered by the individual's spouse or roommate (these questions are not included in the calculation), and it evaluates the last one-month period. Self-assessment questions are related to sleep quality and do not indicate sleep disturbance and the prevalence of the disorder. The 18 items scored are grouped into seven component scores (subjective sleep quality, sleep delay, sleep duration, habitual sleep efficiency, sleep disturbance, use of sleeping pills, daytime dysfunction). The total score of the seven components is equal to the total index score. Each item is scored between 0-3 and the total score varies between 0-21. A total score of five or more indicates poor sleep quality.
Mood
Time frame: Change from Baseline Mood at 2 months
Beck Depression Inventory: Individuals' emotional states were evaluated with the Turkish version of the Beck Depression Inventory (ref). BDI is a self-assessment scale designed to define and measure the severity of depression in healthy individuals and psychiatric patient groups. It consists of 21 items in total and each item is scored between 0-3. A total is obtained by summing the scores of all items. A high total score indicates a high severity of depression. 0-9 points = no depression, 10-16 points = mild depression, 17-29 points = moderate depression, 30 and above = severe depression
Trunk Flexibility Assesment
Time frame: Change from Baseline Trunk Flexibility Assesment at 2 months
For this test, individuals were asked to stand on a 15 cm high block, bend forward without bending their knees, and try to touch the tips of their toes. The distance between the fingertip and the block surface was measured with a tape measure and recorded in centimeters. With this test, flexibility of the lumbar region, hamstring and gastrocnemius muscles was evaluated.
Trunk Hyperextension Flexibility Assesment
Time frame: Change from Baseline Trunk Hyperextension Flexibility Assesment at 2 months
In this test, the individual stood facing the wall, keeping his pelvis and trunk in contact with the wall. For the initial value, the distance between the wall and the sternal notch was measured. After the pelvis was stabilized by the evaluator, the individual was asked to do trunk extension. The distance between the sternal notch and the wall was re-measured, subtracting the initial value from this value, and the amount of movement was recorded in centimeters.
Trunk Lateral Flexion Flexibility Assesment
Time frame: Change from Baseline Trunk Lateral Flexion Flexibility Assesment at 2 months
The test was performed standing with the arms by the body and the feet parallel to each other and the back against the wall. First, the place of the distal end of the middle finger of the right hand on the thigh was marked. Then, the subject was asked to lateral flex the trunk without taking his back away from the wall, while sliding his hand down on the thigh. At the last point reached, the place of the distal tip of the middle finger on the thigh was marked and the distance from the initial measurement point was measured. The same operations were repeated for the left side.
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 12 Oct 2022.
- Background: PubMed 16376979Jago R, Jonker ML, Missaghian M, Baranowski T. Effect of 4 weeks of Pilates on the body composition of young girls. Prev Med. 2006 Mar;42(3):177-80. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2005.11.010. Epub 2005 Dec 27.
- Background: PubMed 26583914Vaquero-Cristobal R, Alacid F, Esparza-Ros F, Lopez-Plaza D, Muyor JM, Lopez-Minarro PA. The effects of a reformer Pilates program on body composition and morphological characteristics in active women after a detraining period. Women Health. 2016 Oct;56(7):784-806. doi: 10.1080/03630242.2015.1118723. Epub 2015 Nov 19.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing mat pilates in people with Healthcare Providers and Health-Related Behavior, run by Bulent Ecevit 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 4 inclusion and 5 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 12 Oct 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?
weight in kilograms (time frame: Change from Baseline weight in kilograms at 2 months). The study lists 18 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 NCT05571020, which also lists 2 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 12 Oct 2022.