Improved Body CompositionNCT07107061

PILATES AND AEROBIC TRAINING ON BODY COMPOSITION IN YOUNG ADULTS

A study testing Pilates exercises plus aerobic exercise, Pilates exercises and Aerobic exercise in people with Improved Body Composition, run by Universidade Estadual do Norte do Parana at 1 site in Brazil.

Completed

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

Official record

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Trial summary

Who is it for?: Ages 18 to 40 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for: Improved Body Composition
What is being tested?: Pilates exercises plus aerobic exercise, Pilates exercises and Aerobic exercise
Could I receive a placebo?: No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people: 80 participants
Where: 1 siteBrazil
Study dates: 10 Aug 2025to 10 Dec 2025
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 18 to 40 years
Women only
Healthy volunteers accepted
Adult

Who may be able to join

Female;
Age between 18 and 40 years;
Not having exercised in the last 6 months;
Agreeing not to perform any other type of exercise during the study period;
Being fit to exercise according to the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) criteria;
Not having musculoskeletal or neurological disorders that could affect exercise performance;

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Not having known cardiovascular or respiratory diseases;
Not having cognitive impairment that leads to the inability to follow simple commands;
Not being a smoker;
Not being pregnant;
Not being on any specific diets.

Who cannot join

Refusing to sign the informed consent form;
Unable to complete the pre-intervention assessment procedures.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Brazil1 site

Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná
Jacarezinho, Paraná, 86400-000

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About this study

Official title: Pilates and Aerobic Training on Body Composition in Young Adults: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Pilates exercises have been shown to be effective for a range of outcomes; however, it is unclear whether they can effectively contribute to fat mass reduction, especially when compared with a technique known to be effective for this purpose, such as aerobic training. Furthermore, Pilates' potential for increasing lean mass also requires further investigation. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of Pilates compared with aerobic training, as well as the combination of these activities, on body composition in young adults. Eighty women aged 18 to 40 years were randomized to four groups: Pilates (n = 20), aerobic (n = 20), Pilates plus aerobic (n = 20), and control (n = 20). Body composition was assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), considering: total fat mass (kg), percentage of total fat mass (%), total lean mass (kg), and total lean mass adjusted for height (kg/m²). Additionally, total body mass (kg) and body mass index (BMI) (kg/m2) values were considered. The interventions were carried out for 12 weeks, three times a week, lasting 60 minutes/session. Analyses were performed by intention-to-treat and per protocol.

Conditions: Improved Body Composition
Being tested: Pilates exercises plus aerobic exercise, Pilates exercises, Aerobic exercise

What participants receive

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

Pilates exercises plus aerobic exerciseOther
Also called Pilates, aeróbio
Pilates exercises are characterized as muscle strengthening and stretching, while aerobic exercises are characterized as a modality that works cardiorespiratory fitness.
Pilates exercisesOther
Also called Pilates
Pilates exercises are characterized as muscle strengthening and stretching.
Aerobic exerciseOther
Also called aerobic
Aerobic exercises are characterized as a modality that works cardiorespiratory fitness.

Study groups in NCT07107061
Study group	Role	What they receive
Pilates	Experimental	A total of 13 exercises were selected for the Pilates group, including two stretching exercises and 11 strengthening exercises for the main muscle groups. Mat exercises and equipment exercises (Ladder Barrel, Cadillac, Step Chair, Reformer, Springboard, and Small Barrel) will be used. Two protocols will be adopted for progression (protocol 1: weeks 1-6; protocol 2: weeks 7-12). Two sets of 10 repetitions will be performed, with a 30-second rest between sets and exercises. The two-by-two rule will be used to increase the load. In this case, the load will increase when the participant performs ≥ 2 repetitions above their target of 10 repetitions in the last set, in two consecutive training sessions. The interventions will last 12 weeks, three times a week, for 60 minutes. Receives: Other: Pilates exercises
Aerobic	Experimental	The aerobic group will perform walking/running exercises on a treadmill using the extensive interval training method. To define the intensity and periodization of the training, the running speed associated with V̇O2max (vV̇O2max), second ventilatory threshold (vLV2), and average speed between vV̇O2max and vLV2 (v50%Δ) will be used as reference. These parameters will be obtained from a maximal exercise test on a treadmill, performed before the start of the interventions. Two protocols will be adopted, with adjustments in density (work-to-recovery ratio) every two weeks. The interventions will last 12 weeks, three times a week, for 60 minutes. Receives: Other: Aerobic exercise
Pilates plus aerobic	Experimental	They will perform the same exercises as the Pilates group, however, with 1 set of 10 repetitions, with a 30-second rest between sets and exercises, totaling 30 minutes of intervention per session. In the second half of the intervention period, aerobic exercises will be performed, identical to those of the aerobic group, but for 30 minutes. The interventions will last 12 weeks, three times a week, for 60 minutes. Receives: Other: Pilates exercises plus aerobic exercise
Control	No intervention	This group will be instructed to maintain their usual routine.

What is being measured

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

Percentage of total body fat mass (%)
Percentage of total body fat mass assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Measured: Baseline and after 12 weeks
Total lean mass (kg)
Absolute total body lean mass assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Measured: Baseline and after 12 weeks
Total fat mass (Kg)
Absolute total body fat mass assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Measured: Baseline and after 12 weeks
Total lean mass adjusted for height (kg/m²)
Total lean mass adjusted for height assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Measured: Baseline and after 12 weeks

Secondary outcomes (8)

Trunk fat mass (kg)
Trunk fat mass assessed by dual-energy X-ray densitometry (DXA)
Measured: Baseline and after 12 weeks
Upper limb fat mass (kg)
Upper limb fat mass assessed by dual-energy X-ray densitometry (DXA)
Measured: Baseline and after 12 weeks
Lower limb fat mass (kg)
Lower limb fat mass assessed by dual-energy X-ray densitometry (DXA)
Measured: Baseline and after 12 weeks
Trunk lean mass (kg)
Trunk lean mass assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Measured: Baseline and after 12 weeks
Upper limb lean mass (kg)
Upper limb lean mass assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Measured: Baseline and after 12 weeks
Lower limb lean mass (kg)
Lower limb lean mass assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Measured: Baseline and after 12 weeks
Total body mass (kg)
Total body mass assessed by precision scale
Measured: Baseline and after 12 weeks
Body mass index (kg/m²)
Body mass index calculated by the ratio of total body mass (measured by a precision scale) to height (measured by a stadiometer) squared
Measured: Baseline and after 12 weeks

Timeline

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

10 Aug 202510 Dec 2025

First posted6 Aug 2025
Study start10 Aug 2025
Primary completion10 Dec 2025
Study completion10 Dec 2025

Resources

Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
Other trials for Improved Body CompositionStudies 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: Prevention
Allocation: Randomised
Intervention model: Parallel groups
Masking: Single blind
Who is masked: Outcomes assessor
Enrolment: 80 participants (actual)

IDs, dates and publications

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07107061
Sponsor's protocol ID: GPASD_001_2025
Status last verified: Jan 2026
First submitted: 30 Jul 2025
Last updated: 8 Jan 2026
Results posted: No
Data monitoring committee: No
FDA-regulated drug: No
FDA-regulated device: No
Individual data sharing: Yes: Individual participant data will be provided as supplementary material when the study results are published.

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Study at a glance

From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.

Official title: Pilates and Aerobic Training on Body Composition in Young Adults: a Randomized Controlled Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07107061
Acronym / sponsor ID: GPASD_001_2025
Conditions: Improved Body Composition
Study type: Interventional
Recruitment status: Completed
Enrolment: 80 participants (actual)
Lead sponsor: Universidade Estadual do Norte do ParanaUniversity, hospital or other
Study start: 10 Aug 2025 (actual)
Primary completion: 10 Dec 2025 (actual)
Study completion: 10 Dec 2025 (actual)
First posted: 6 Aug 2025 (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.

Study design

Primary purpose: Prevention
Allocation: Randomised
Intervention model: Parallel groups
Masking: Single blind (outcomes assessor)
Number of arms: 4

Arm	Type	Receives
Pilates	Experimental	Other: Pilates exercisesA total of 13 exercises were selected for the Pilates group, including two stretching exercises and 11 strengthening exercises for the main muscle groups. Mat exercises and equipment exercises (Ladder Barrel, Cadillac, Step Chair, Reformer, Springboard, and Small Barrel) will be used. Two protocols will be adopted for progression (protocol 1: weeks 1-6; protocol 2: weeks 7-12). Two sets of 10 repetitions will be performed, with a 30-second rest between sets and exercises. The two-by-two rule will be used to increase the load. In this case, the load will increase when the participant performs ≥ 2 repetitions above their target of 10 repetitions in the last set, in two consecutive training sessions. The interventions will last 12 weeks, three times a week, for 60 minutes.
Aerobic	Experimental	Other: Aerobic exerciseThe aerobic group will perform walking/running exercises on a treadmill using the extensive interval training method. To define the intensity and periodization of the training, the running speed associated with V̇O2max (vV̇O2max), second ventilatory threshold (vLV2), and average speed between vV̇O2max and vLV2 (v50%Δ) will be used as reference. These parameters will be obtained from a maximal exercise test on a treadmill, performed before the start of the interventions. Two protocols will be adopted, with adjustments in density (work-to-recovery ratio) every two weeks. The interventions will last 12 weeks, three times a week, for 60 minutes.
Pilates plus aerobic	Experimental	Other: Pilates exercises plus aerobic exerciseThey will perform the same exercises as the Pilates group, however, with 1 set of 10 repetitions, with a 30-second rest between sets and exercises, totaling 30 minutes of intervention per session. In the second half of the intervention period, aerobic exercises will be performed, identical to those of the aerobic group, but for 30 minutes. The interventions will last 12 weeks, three times a week, for 60 minutes.
Control	No intervention	–This group will be instructed to maintain their usual routine.

Who may qualify

Ages: 18 to 40 years
Sex: Female only
Healthy volunteers: Accepted
Age groups: Adult

Key inclusion criteria (11 listed)

Female;
Age between 18 and 40 years;
Not having exercised in the last 6 months;
Agreeing not to perform any other type of exercise during the study period;
Being fit to exercise according to the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) criteria;

Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)

Refusing to sign the informed consent form;
Unable to complete the pre-intervention assessment procedures.

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
Pilates exercises plus aerobic exerciseAlso: Pilates, aeróbioPilates exercises are characterized as muscle strengthening and stretching, while aerobic exercises are characterized as a modality that works cardiorespiratory fitness.	Other	Pilates plus aerobic
Pilates exercisesAlso: PilatesPilates exercises are characterized as muscle strengthening and stretching.	Other	Pilates
Aerobic exerciseAlso: aerobicAerobic exercises are characterized as a modality that works cardiorespiratory fitness.	Other	Aerobic

Primary outcome

Percentage of total body fat mass (%)
Time frame: Baseline and after 12 weeks
Percentage of total body fat mass assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Total lean mass (kg)
Time frame: Baseline and after 12 weeks
Absolute total body lean mass assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Total fat mass (Kg)
Time frame: Baseline and after 12 weeks
Absolute total body fat mass assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Total lean mass adjusted for height (kg/m²)
Time frame: Baseline and after 12 weeks
Total lean mass adjusted for height assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)

8 secondary outcomes

Trunk fat mass (kg)
Time frame: Baseline and after 12 weeks
Upper limb fat mass (kg)
Time frame: Baseline and after 12 weeks
Lower limb fat mass (kg)
Time frame: Baseline and after 12 weeks
Trunk lean mass (kg)
Time frame: Baseline and after 12 weeks
Upper limb lean mass (kg)
Time frame: Baseline and after 12 weeks
Lower limb lean mass (kg)
Time frame: Baseline and after 12 weeks
Total body mass (kg)
Time frame: Baseline and after 12 weeks
Body mass index (kg/m²)
Time frame: Baseline and after 12 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 8 Jan 2026.
Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. Individual participant data will be provided as supplementary material when the study results are published.

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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?

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 11 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 8 Jan 2026. 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 Brazil. 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?

Percentage of total body fat mass (%) (time frame: Baseline and after 12 weeks). The study lists 4 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 NCT07107061.

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.

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