Healthy VolunteersPILATES-FMSNCT07869862
Effects of 8-Week Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates Exercises on Functional Movement Screen Scores and Joint Range of Motion in Recreationally Active Males
A study testing Reformer Pilates Training and Mat Pilates Training in people with Healthy Volunteers and Physical Fitness, run by Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare how 8 weeks of Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates affect movement quality and joint flexibility in active young men. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does Mat Pilates or Reformer Pilates improve whole-body movement scores measured by the Functional Movement Screen… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Healthy Volunteers, Physical Fitness
- What is being tested?
- Reformer Pilates Training and Mat Pilates Training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 36 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Apr 2026to 30 Jun 2026
- 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 25 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Healthy recreationally active males aged 18 to 25 years
- Regularly engaging in recreational physical activity (at least 2-3 days per week)
- Voluntarily agreeing to participate and providing signed informed consent
Who cannot join
- Any history of musculoskeletal injury or orthopedic surgery within the last 6 months
- Chronic cardiovascular, metabolic, or neurological disorders
- Prior formal training experience in Mat or Reformer Pilates within the past 6 months
- Inability to complete the 8-week exercise intervention or assessment sessions
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University School of Physical Education and Sports
Tokat Province, Merkez, 60100
About this study
Official title: Effects of 8-Week Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates Exercises on Functional Movement Screen Scores and Joint Range of Motion in Recreationally Active Males: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare how 8 weeks of Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates affect movement quality and joint flexibility in active young men. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does Mat Pilates or Reformer Pilates improve whole-body movement scores measured by the Functional Movement Screen (FMS)? Does Mat Pilates or Reformer Pilates increase joint flexibility (range of motion) in the hips, shoulders, and ankles? Researchers will compare Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates, and an inactive control group to see if one type of Pilates works better than the other.
Read more
Participants will:
Complete movement quality tests and joint flexibility measurements before and after the 8-week period.
Take part in structured Mat Pilates or Reformer Pilates exercise sessions for 8 weeks, or continue their usual daily activities without Pilates (control group).
Read the detailed description
Pilates exercises are widely utilized to enhance core stability, postural control, and neuromuscular coordination. However, evidence directly comparing equipment-based (Reformer) and floor-based (Mat) Pilates interventions on movement patterns and mobility in active males is limited.
Thirty-six recreationally active male participants were randomly allocated into three equal parallel groups:
Reformer Pilates Group: Performed progressive reformer-based exercise sessions (3 days per week, 8 weeks).
Mat Pilates Group: Performed progressive mat-based exercise sessions (3 days per week, 8 weeks).
Control Group: Maintained habitual daily activities without engaging in structured exercise training.
Assessments were conducted at baseline and at the conclusion of the 8-week period. Primary outcomes included composite and subtest scores of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS). Secondary outcomes included active joint range of motion (ROM) of the shoulder, hip, and ankle joints, alongside body composition parameters (body weight, BMI, body fat percentage, and fat-free mass).
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteers, Physical Fitness
- Being tested
- Reformer Pilates Training, Mat Pilates Training
- Keywords
- Pilates, Functional Movement Screen, Range of Motion, Health, Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Reformer Pilates TrainingBehavioural
A structured 8-week progressive equipment-based Reformer Pilates training protocol conducted 3 days per week (approximately 50-60 minutes per session).
Mat Pilates TrainingBehavioural
A structured 8-week progressive floor-based Mat Pilates training protocol conducted 3 days per week (approximately 50-60 minutes per session).
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental | Experimental | Participants completed progressive reformer-based Pilates exercise sessions for 8 weeks (3 sessions per week). Receives: Behavioral: Reformer Pilates Training |
| Mat Pilates Group | Active comparator | Participants completed progressive mat-based Pilates exercise sessions for 8 weeks (3 sessions per week). Receives: Behavioral: Mat Pilates Training |
| Control Group | No intervention | Participants maintained their habitual physical activities and did not engage in any structured exercise training during the 8-week period. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change from Baseline in Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Composite Score
Functional movement quality assessed via Functional Movement Screen (FMS) consisting of 7 subtests (deep squat, hurdle step, in-line lunge, shoulder mobility, active straight-leg raise, trunk stability push-up, and rotary stability). Each subtest is scored on an ordinal scale from 0 to 3 points. When bilateral testing was conducted, the lower score was recorded. Scores of all seven subtests are aggregated/summed to calculate a total composite score ranging from 0 to 21 points. Higher composite scores represent better functional movement quality and movement competency.
Measured: Baseline and Week 8
Secondary outcomes (12)
Change from Baseline in Hip Flexion Range of Motion at 8 Weeks
Active hip flexion range of motion measured in degrees (°) using a universal standard goniometer. Two measurements were obtained for both right and left limbs and averaged. Higher degrees indicate greater joint mobility.
Measured: Baseline and week 8
Change from Baseline in Hip Extension Range of Motion at 8 Weeks
Active hip extension range of motion measured in degrees (°) using a universal standard goniometer. Two measurements were obtained for both right and left limbs and averaged. Higher degrees indicate greater joint mobility.
Measured: Baseline and week 8
Change from Baseline in Hip Abduction Range of Motion at 8 Weeks
Active hip abduction range of motion measured in degrees (°) using a universal standard goniometer. Two measurements were obtained for both right and left limbs and averaged. Higher degrees indicate greater joint mobility.
Measured: Baseline and week 8
Change from Baseline in Hip Internal Rotation Range of Motion at 8 Weeks
Active hip internal rotation range of motion measured in degrees (°) using a universal standard goniometer. Two measurements were obtained for both right and left limbs and averaged. Higher degrees indicate greater joint mobility.
Measured: Baseline and week 8
Change from Baseline in Hip External Rotation Range of Motion at 8 Weeks
Active hip external rotation range of motion measured in degrees (°) using a universal standard goniometer. Two measurements were obtained for both right and left limbs and averaged. Higher degrees indicate greater joint mobility.
Measured: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in Shoulder Hyperextension Range of Motion at 8 Weeks
Active shoulder hyperextension range of motion measured in degrees (°) using a universal standard goniometer. Two measurements were obtained for both right and left limbs and averaged. Higher degrees indicate greater joint mobility.
Measured: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion at 8 Weeks
Active ankle dorsiflexion range of motion measured in degrees (°) using a universal standard goniometer. Two measurements were obtained for both right and left limbs and averaged. Higher degrees indicate greater joint mobility.
Measured: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in Ankle Plantar Flexion Range of Motion at 8 Weeks
Active ankle plantar flexion range of motion measured in degrees (°) using a universal standard goniometer. Two measurements were obtained for both right and left limbs and averaged. Higher degrees indicate greater joint mobility.
Measured: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in Body Fat Percentage at 8 Weeks
Fat mass percentage measured in percentage (%) using bioelectrical impedance analysis.
Measured: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in Body Weight at 8 Weeks
Total body weight measured in kilograms (kg).
Measured: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in Body Mass Index (BMI) at 8 Weeks
Body mass index calculated as body weight divided by height squared (kg/m^2).
Measured: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in Fat-Free Mass at 8 Weeks
Fat-free mass measured in kilograms (kg) via bioelectrical impedance analysis.
Measured: Baseline and Week 8
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Oct 2026
- Study start15 Apr 2026
- Primary completion15 Jun 2026
- Study completion30 Jun 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Healthy VolunteersStudies 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
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Three-arm parallel randomized controlled trial (Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates, and Control)
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ebru Ersoy, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07869862
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 1496-2026
- Acronym
- PILATES-FMS
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 2 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 16 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: De-identified individual participant raw and processed data collected during the study, including Functional Movement Screen (FMS) scores, joint range of motion (ROM) measurements, and body composition parameters, are made publicly available.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 16 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of 8-Week Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates Exercises on Functional Movement Screen Scores and Joint Range of Motion in Recreationally Active Males: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07869862
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PILATES-FMS / 1496-2026
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteers, Physical Fitness
- Keywords
- Pilates, Functional Movement Screen, Range of Motion, Health, Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Tokat Gaziosmanpasa UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Jun 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Oct 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.
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare how 8 weeks of Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates affect movement quality and joint flexibility in active young men. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does Mat Pilates or Reformer Pilates improve whole-body movement scores measured by the Functional Movement Screen (FMS)? Does Mat Pilates or Reformer Pilates increase joint flexibility (range of motion) in the hips, shoulders, and ankles? Researchers will compare Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates, and an inactive control group to see if one type of Pilates works better than the other.
Participants will:
Complete movement quality tests and joint flexibility measurements before and after the 8-week period.
Take part in structured Mat Pilates or Reformer Pilates exercise sessions for 8 weeks, or continue their usual daily activities without Pilates (control group).
Detailed description
Pilates exercises are widely utilized to enhance core stability, postural control, and neuromuscular coordination. However, evidence directly comparing equipment-based (Reformer) and floor-based (Mat) Pilates interventions on movement patterns and mobility in active males is limited.
Thirty-six recreationally active male participants were randomly allocated into three equal parallel groups:
Reformer Pilates Group: Performed progressive reformer-based exercise sessions (3 days per week, 8 weeks).
Mat Pilates Group: Performed progressive mat-based exercise sessions (3 days per week, 8 weeks).
Control Group: Maintained habitual daily activities without engaging in structured exercise training.
Assessments were conducted at baseline and at the conclusion of the 8-week period. Primary outcomes included composite and subtest scores of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS). Secondary outcomes included active joint range of motion (ROM) of the shoulder, hip, and ankle joints, alongside body composition parameters (body weight, BMI, body fat percentage, and fat-free mass).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- Three-arm parallel randomized controlled trial (Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates, and Control)
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental | Experimental | Behavioral: Reformer Pilates TrainingParticipants completed progressive reformer-based Pilates exercise sessions for 8 weeks (3 sessions per week). |
| Mat Pilates Group | Active comparator | Behavioral: Mat Pilates TrainingParticipants completed progressive mat-based Pilates exercise sessions for 8 weeks (3 sessions per week). |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Participants maintained their habitual physical activities and did not engage in any structured exercise training during the 8-week period. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Healthy recreationally active males aged 18 to 25 years
- Regularly engaging in recreational physical activity (at least 2-3 days per week)
- Voluntarily agreeing to participate and providing signed informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Any history of musculoskeletal injury or orthopedic surgery within the last 6 months
- Chronic cardiovascular, metabolic, or neurological disorders
- Prior formal training experience in Mat or Reformer Pilates within the past 6 months
- Inability to complete the 8-week exercise intervention or assessment sessions
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 Pilates TrainingA structured 8-week progressive equipment-based Reformer Pilates training protocol conducted 3 days per week (approximately 50-60 minutes per session). | Behavioural | Experimental |
| Mat Pilates TrainingA structured 8-week progressive floor-based Mat Pilates training protocol conducted 3 days per week (approximately 50-60 minutes per session). | Behavioural | Mat Pilates Group |
Primary outcome
Change from Baseline in Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Composite Score
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Functional movement quality assessed via Functional Movement Screen (FMS) consisting of 7 subtests (deep squat, hurdle step, in-line lunge, shoulder mobility, active straight-leg raise, trunk stability push-up, and rotary stability). Each subtest is scored on an ordinal scale from 0 to 3 points. When bilateral testing was conducted, the lower score was recorded. Scores of all seven subtests are aggregated/summed to calculate a total composite score ranging from 0 to 21 points. Higher composite scores represent better functional movement quality and movement competency.
12 secondary outcomes
Change from Baseline in Hip Flexion Range of Motion at 8 Weeks
Time frame: Baseline and week 8
Change from Baseline in Hip Extension Range of Motion at 8 Weeks
Time frame: Baseline and week 8
Change from Baseline in Hip Abduction Range of Motion at 8 Weeks
Time frame: Baseline and week 8
Change from Baseline in Hip Internal Rotation Range of Motion at 8 Weeks
Time frame: Baseline and week 8
Change from Baseline in Hip External Rotation Range of Motion at 8 Weeks
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in Shoulder Hyperextension Range of Motion at 8 Weeks
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion at 8 Weeks
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in Ankle Plantar Flexion Range of Motion at 8 Weeks
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in Body Fat Percentage at 8 Weeks
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in Body Weight at 8 Weeks
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in Body Mass Index (BMI) at 8 Weeks
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Change from Baseline in Fat-Free Mass at 8 Weeks
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
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 16 Oct 2026.
- Related InfoLink provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. De-identified individual participant raw and processed data collected during the study, including Functional Movement Screen (FMS) scores, joint range of motion (ROM) measurements, and body composition parameters, are made publicly available.
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The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Reformer Pilates Training and Mat Pilates Training in people with Healthy Volunteers and Physical Fitness, run by Tokat Gaziosmanpasa 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 3 inclusion and 4 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 16 Oct 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 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?
Change from Baseline in Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Composite Score (time frame: Baseline and Week 8). 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 16 Oct 2026.