Femur; ShortNCT07124429
Effects of Reformer Pilates and Standard Physiotherapy on Rehabilitation After Femoral Lengthening Surgery.
A study testing Reformer Pilates and conservative treatment in people with Femur; Short, run by Istanbul Medipol University Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The femur, which forms the foundation of the lower extremity's skeletal system, is one of the most critical bones in the human body due to both its structural integrity and its functional duties. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 45 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Femur; Short
- What is being tested?
- Reformer Pilates and conservative treatment
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 11 Jan 2025to 17 Sep 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 45 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Aged between 18 and 45 years
- Male gender
- Having undergone bilateral femoral lengthening surgery for cosmetic purposes only
- The lengthening operation having been performed solely with the LON technique
Who cannot join
- Female patients
- Patients who have undergone unilateral femoral lengthening surgery
- Patients under 18 or over 45 years of age
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Bahceşehir University Health Center
Istanbul, 34070
About this study
Official title: A Comparative Evaluation of the Effects of Reformer Pilates and Standard Physiotherapy on Rehabilitation After Femoral Lengthening Surgery.
The femur, which forms the foundation of the lower extremity's skeletal system, is one of the most critical bones in the human body due to both its structural integrity and its functional duties.
Read the detailed description
Surgical interventions aimed at correcting femur length have held a very important place in the development of orthopedic surgery.
- Conditions
- Femur; Short
- Being tested
- Reformer Pilates, conservative treatment
- Keywords
- femur
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Reformer PilatesOther
Reformer pilates is a form of exercise that uses a specialized machine with a sliding carriage and springs to provide resistance. It is highly effective for improving core strength, flexibility, and muscle tone while also promoting better posture and balance.
conservative treatmentOther
Conservative physiotherapy is a treatment approach that aims to manage pain and improve function using non-surgical methods. This treatment often includes methods like applying hot packs to relax muscles and increase circulation, and using a TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) device to help relieve pain.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Reformer Pilates | Experimental | Reformer Pilates Receives: Other: Reformer Pilates |
| conservative treatment | Active comparator | conservative treatment Receives: Other: conservative treatment |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Muscle strength assessments
Muscle strength assessments were performed using a MicroFET brand handheld dynamometer.
Measured: 8 weeks
Muscle shortness
Muscle shortness was measured using standard clinical evaluation methods. The quadriceps femoris and hamstring muscles are major opposing groups in the thigh, while the tensor fasciae latae (TFL) is a key muscle involved in hip movements.
Measured: 8 weeks
Joint Range of Motion
Joint range of motion measurements were evaluated separately for the right and left sides using a standard goniometer
Measured: 8 weeks
Muscle Reaction Time
The BlazePod TTM (Play Coyotta Ltd.) device was used for the assessment of muscle reaction time. This device is a wireless system consisting of LED lights and a central controller, and it's designed to measure a participant's response time to specific light signals.
Measured: 8 weeks
Daily Living Activities
Functional status was assessed using the Barthel Activities of Daily Living Index, which ranges from 0 (total dependence) to 100 (complete independence), with higher scores indicating a better outcome.
Measured: 8 weeks
Pain Assessment
Participants' pain levels were evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). All data was collected by a physiotherapist in a one-on-one session within a clinical setting and manually recorded on standard evaluation forms.
Measured: 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Aug 2025
- Study start11 Jan 2025
- Primary completion11 Mar 2025
- Study completion17 Sep 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Femur; ShortStudies 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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, hazal genc, Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07124429
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E-10840098-202.3.02-6683
- Status last verified
- Nov 2025
- First submitted
- 9 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 17 Nov 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Nov 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Comparative Evaluation of the Effects of Reformer Pilates and Standard Physiotherapy on Rehabilitation After Femoral Lengthening Surgery.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07124429
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- E-10840098-202.3.02-6683
- Conditions
- Femur; Short
- Keywords
- femur
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 11 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 11 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 17 Sep 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 15 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.
The femur, which forms the foundation of the lower extremity's skeletal system, is one of the most critical bones in the human body due to both its structural integrity and its functional duties.
Detailed description
Surgical interventions aimed at correcting femur length have held a very important place in the development of orthopedic surgery.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Reformer Pilates | Experimental | Other: Reformer PilatesReformer Pilates |
| conservative treatment | Active comparator | Other: conservative treatmentconservative treatment |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 45 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Aged between 18 and 45 years
- Male gender
- Having undergone bilateral femoral lengthening surgery for cosmetic purposes only
- The lengthening operation having been performed solely with the LON technique
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Female patients
- Patients who have undergone unilateral femoral lengthening surgery
- Patients under 18 or over 45 years of age
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reformer PilatesReformer pilates is a form of exercise that uses a specialized machine with a sliding carriage and springs to provide resistance. It is highly effective for improving core strength, flexibility, and muscle tone while also promoting better posture and balance. | Other | Reformer Pilates |
| conservative treatmentConservative physiotherapy is a treatment approach that aims to manage pain and improve function using non-surgical methods. This treatment often includes methods like applying hot packs to relax muscles and increase circulation, and using a TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) device to help relieve pain. | Other | conservative treatment |
Primary outcome
Muscle strength assessments
Time frame: 8 weeks
Muscle strength assessments were performed using a MicroFET brand handheld dynamometer.
Muscle shortness
Time frame: 8 weeks
Muscle shortness was measured using standard clinical evaluation methods. The quadriceps femoris and hamstring muscles are major opposing groups in the thigh, while the tensor fasciae latae (TFL) is a key muscle involved in hip movements.
Joint Range of Motion
Time frame: 8 weeks
Joint range of motion measurements were evaluated separately for the right and left sides using a standard goniometer
Muscle Reaction Time
Time frame: 8 weeks
The BlazePod TTM (Play Coyotta Ltd.) device was used for the assessment of muscle reaction time. This device is a wireless system consisting of LED lights and a central controller, and it's designed to measure a participant's response time to specific light signals.
Daily Living Activities
Time frame: 8 weeks
Functional status was assessed using the Barthel Activities of Daily Living Index, which ranges from 0 (total dependence) to 100 (complete independence), with higher scores indicating a better outcome.
Pain Assessment
Time frame: 8 weeks
Participants' pain levels were evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). All data was collected by a physiotherapist in a one-on-one session within a clinical setting and manually recorded on standard evaluation forms.
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 17 Nov 2025.
- 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 Reformer Pilates and conservative treatment in people with Femur; Short, run by Istanbul Medipol University Hospital 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 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 17 Nov 2025. 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?
Muscle strength assessments (time frame: 8 weeks). 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?
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 17 Nov 2025.