Post MenopausalRCTNCT07672548
The Effects of 10-weeks Pilates Exercise on Pulmonary Function and Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women
A study testing pilates exercises and diaphragmatic breathing exercises in people with Post Menopausal, run by Middle East University at 1 site in Jordan.
Trial summary
This study will investigate the effect of 10-weeks Pilates exercise on pulmonary function and quality of life in postmenopausal women with normal Body mass index Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 50 to 60 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Post Menopausal
- What is being tested?
- pilates exercises and diaphragmatic breathing exercises
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteJordan
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2026to 1 Oct 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 50 to 60 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Postmenopausal women aged 50-60 years.
- Women who suffered from breathing problems
- Women with normal body mass index (BMI) 18 to 25 kg/m².
- Women not related to any other studies.
Who cannot join
- Comorbidities such as cardiac or chest diseases (critically ill patients).
- Receiving hormone replacement therapy.
- BMI ˃ 25 kg/m² or ˂ 18 kg/m²,
- Age greater than 60 years or less than 50 years,
- Use of sedatives, tranquilizers, or antidepressant medications,
- Musculoskeletal disorders.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Jordan1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Ayman Mohammad Abu Elmila Mahany
Amman, 11732
Ayman MAE Mahany, aymanmila2020@gmail.com
About this study
Official title: The Effects of 10-weeks Pilates Exercise on Pulmonary Function and Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women With Normal Body Mass Idex: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
This study will investigate the effect of 10-weeks Pilates exercise on pulmonary function and quality of life in postmenopausal women with normal Body mass index
Read the detailed description
This study is significant because it explores a safe, low-impact, and accessible exercise method that may improve respiratory function and overall quality of life in postmenopausal women. Pilates emphasizes breathing, core strength, and controlled movements, which may be particularly beneficial for women experiencing age-related declines in lung function and physical well-being. The findings can support evidence-based exercise recommendations, promote non-pharmacological interventions, and contribute to improving the health and daily functioning of postmenopausal women.
- Conditions
- Post Menopausal
- Being tested
- pilates exercises, diaphragmatic breathing exercises
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
pilates exercisesOther
low-impact exercise method that focuses on strengthening muscles while improving posture, flexibility, and overall body alignment. It emphasizes controlled movements, proper breathing, and core strength (especially the abdomen, lower back, hips, and pelvis).for 50-minute pers session for 5 times per week and follow up after 10 weeks
diaphragmatic breathing exercisesOther
is a technique that focuses on deep breathing using the diaphragm rather than shallow chest breaths. It helps improve oxygen intake and promotes relaxation.for 5 to 10 minutes in a session, about 3-4 times per day and follow up after 10 weeks
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| control group | Experimental | It will consist of 15 postmenopausal women. They will receive diaphragmatic breathing exercises for 5 to 10 minutes in a session, about 3-4 times per day and follow up after 10 weeks Receives: Other: diaphragmatic breathing exercises |
| study group | Experimental | It will consist of 15 postmenopausal women. They will receive diaphragmatic breathing exercises for 5 to 10 minutes in a session, about 3-4 times per day for 10 weeks in addition to pilates exercise for 50-minute per s session for 5 times per week and follow up after 10 weeks Receives: Other: pilates exercises; Other: diaphragmatic breathing exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Forced Vital Capacity
will be recorded before and after the intervention using a spirometer, and measured in liters
Measured: 10 weeks
Forced Expiratory Volume
will be recorded before and after the intervention using a spirometer, and measured in liters
Measured: 10 weeks
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate and measured in liters per seconds
will be recorded before and after the intervention using a spirometer, and measured in liters
Measured: 10 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
Quality of life questionnaire :
SF-12 Health Survey will be used for the assessment of quality of life. It is a brief, 12-question covering eight health domains, including physical functioning, mental health, Score range:
Lowest: 0 Highest: 100
Interpretation:
0 = worst health status 100 = best health status pain, and social functioning, yielding Physical (PCS) and Mental (MCS) Component Summary scores
Measured: 10 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Jun 2026
- Study start1 Jun 2026
- Primary completion1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Oct 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Post MenopausalStudies 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
- Model description
- This study will investigate the effect of 10-weeks Pilates exercise on pulmonary function and quality of life in postmenopausal women with normal BMI.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Middle East University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ayman Mohammad Abu Elmila Mahany, Horus University
- Investigators
- Ayman MAE Mahany, Principal investigator, Horus University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07672548
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- PT-2026-011
- Acronym
- RCT
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 20 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 29 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: No IPD Sharing
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effects of 10-weeks Pilates Exercise on Pulmonary Function and Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women With Normal Body Mass Idex: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07672548
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- RCT / PT-2026-011
- Conditions
- Post Menopausal
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Middle East UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 29 Jun 2026 (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.
This study will investigate the effect of 10-weeks Pilates exercise on pulmonary function and quality of life in postmenopausal women with normal Body mass index
Detailed description
This study is significant because it explores a safe, low-impact, and accessible exercise method that may improve respiratory function and overall quality of life in postmenopausal women. Pilates emphasizes breathing, core strength, and controlled movements, which may be particularly beneficial for women experiencing age-related declines in lung function and physical well-being. The findings can support evidence-based exercise recommendations, promote non-pharmacological interventions, and contribute to improving the health and daily functioning of postmenopausal women.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- This study will investigate the effect of 10-weeks Pilates exercise on pulmonary function and quality of life in postmenopausal women with normal BMI.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| control group | Experimental | Other: diaphragmatic breathing exercisesIt will consist of 15 postmenopausal women. They will receive diaphragmatic breathing exercises for 5 to 10 minutes in a session, about 3-4 times per day and follow up after 10 weeks |
| study group | Experimental | Other: pilates exercises, Other: diaphragmatic breathing exercisesIt will consist of 15 postmenopausal women. They will receive diaphragmatic breathing exercises for 5 to 10 minutes in a session, about 3-4 times per day for 10 weeks in addition to pilates exercise for 50-minute per s session for 5 times per week and follow up after 10 weeks |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 50 to 60 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Postmenopausal women aged 50-60 years.
- Women who suffered from breathing problems
- Women with normal body mass index (BMI) 18 to 25 kg/m².
- Women not related to any other studies.
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Comorbidities such as cardiac or chest diseases (critically ill patients).
- Receiving hormone replacement therapy.
- BMI ˃ 25 kg/m² or ˂ 18 kg/m²,
- Age greater than 60 years or less than 50 years,
- Use of sedatives, tranquilizers, or antidepressant medications,
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 exerciseslow-impact exercise method that focuses on strengthening muscles while improving posture, flexibility, and overall body alignment. It emphasizes controlled movements, proper breathing, and core strength (especially the abdomen, lower back, hips, and pelvis).for 50-minute pers session for 5 times per week and follow up after 10 weeks | Other | study group |
| diaphragmatic breathing exercisesis a technique that focuses on deep breathing using the diaphragm rather than shallow chest breaths. It helps improve oxygen intake and promotes relaxation.for 5 to 10 minutes in a session, about 3-4 times per day and follow up after 10 weeks | Other | control group, study group |
Primary outcome
Forced Vital Capacity
Time frame: 10 weeks
will be recorded before and after the intervention using a spirometer, and measured in liters
Forced Expiratory Volume
Time frame: 10 weeks
will be recorded before and after the intervention using a spirometer, and measured in liters
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate and measured in liters per seconds
Time frame: 10 weeks
will be recorded before and after the intervention using a spirometer, and measured in liters
1 secondary outcome
Quality of life questionnaire :
Time frame: 10 weeks
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Jun 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. No IPD Sharing
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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.
Ayman MAE Mahany principal investigator
Horus 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 pilates exercises and diaphragmatic breathing exercises in people with Post Menopausal, run by Middle East University at 1 site in Jordan.
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 6 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Jun 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 Jordan. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Ayman MAE Mahany, PHD (0021096614445, a.mahany@meu.edu.jo), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Forced Vital Capacity (time frame: 10 weeks). The study lists 3 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 29 Jun 2026.