Mellitus Balance Deficits Postural Balance Mobility LimitationPCE-DM2NCT07920653
Pilates vs. Core Stabilization for Balance and Mobility in Elderly Type 2 Diabetics
A study testing Pilates Training programme in people with Mellitus Balance Deficits Postural Balance Mobility Limitation and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, run by Beni-Suef University.
Trial summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate and compare the effects of a 6-week Pilates-based rehabilitation program versus core stabilization exercises on balance deficits, postural sway, and functional mobility in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 to 75 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Mellitus Balance Deficits Postural Balance Mobility Limitation, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- What is being tested?
- Pilates Training programme
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 29 Oct 2026to 27 Jul 2027
- 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 65 to 75 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Older adult
Inclusion Criteria:Old age patients of both genders (age 65 tob75) diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.Ability to walk independently with or without assistive devices.
- Presence of mild to moderate balance deficits confirmed by clinical assessment.
Exclusion Criteria:Any history of severe neurological disorders (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease).
- Uncontrolled cardiovascular conditions or severe orthopedic injuries affecting lower limbs.Visual or vestibular impairments that significantly affect balance.
Cognitive impairment or inability to follow instructions (Mini-Mental State Examination score below normal thresholds
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Impact of Pilates Versus Core Stabilization Exercises on Balance Deficits and Functional Mobility in Elderly Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate and compare the effects of a 6-week Pilates-based rehabilitation program versus core stabilization exercises on balance deficits, postural sway, and functional mobility in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes. The study seeks to determine which intervention is more effective in improving neuromuscular control, stability, and overall functional independence in this geriatric diabetic population.
Read the detailed description
Type 2 diabetes mellitus in elderly individuals is frequently associated with peripheral neuropathy, reduced muscle strength, and balance impairment, leading to an increased risk of falls. Both Pilates and core stabilization exercises are non-pharmacological interventions used to enhance core stability, proprioception, and functional performance.
- Being tested
- Pilates Training programme
- Keywords
- Pilates Core Stabilization Elderly Accidental Falls
- Medical subject headings
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Pilates Training programmeBehavioural
supervised Pilates session lasting for 45 minutes, performed 3 times per week for 8 weeks. It includes mat Pilates exercises focusing on alignment, breathing, and core control)
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group A -Pilates Training Exercise | Experimental | Participants in this group will undergo a structured Pilates exercise program Receives: Behavioral: Pilates Training programme |
| Group B:Core Stabilization Group | Active comparator | Participants in this group will undergo a structured core stability training program Receives: Behavioral: Pilates Training programme |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Postural Balance ABalance and Gait Speedssessment (Berg Balance Scale _Minimum Value): 0 (Maximum Value): 56 (Unit/Direction
The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) will be used to assess dynamic and static balance deficits in elderly participants.
Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-Intervention (Week 6)
Secondary outcomes (1)
Functional Mobility (Timed Up and Go Test)
Functional Mobility (Timed Up and Go Test)
Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-Intervention (Week 6)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Nov 2026
- Study start29 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion27 May 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion27 Jul 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Mellitus Balance Deficits Postural Balance Mobility LimitationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Beni-Suef UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Aya Ali Elbakly Amer, Beni-Suef University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07920653
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- FPTBSUREC/0115114726
- Acronym
- PCE-DM2
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 26 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 5 Nov 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality as per institutional guidelines.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Nov 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Impact of Pilates Versus Core Stabilization Exercises on Balance Deficits and Functional Mobility in Elderly Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07920653
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PCE-DM2 / FPTBSUREC/0115114726
- Keywords
- Pilates Core Stabilization Elderly Accidental Falls
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Beni-Suef UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 29 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 27 May 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 27 Jul 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 5 Nov 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 randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate and compare the effects of a 6-week Pilates-based rehabilitation program versus core stabilization exercises on balance deficits, postural sway, and functional mobility in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes. The study seeks to determine which intervention is more effective in improving neuromuscular control, stability, and overall functional independence in this geriatric diabetic population.
Detailed description
Type 2 diabetes mellitus in elderly individuals is frequently associated with peripheral neuropathy, reduced muscle strength, and balance impairment, leading to an increased risk of falls. Both Pilates and core stabilization exercises are non-pharmacological interventions used to enhance core stability, proprioception, and functional performance.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group A -Pilates Training Exercise | Experimental | Behavioral: Pilates Training programmeParticipants in this group will undergo a structured Pilates exercise program |
| Group B:Core Stabilization Group | Active comparator | Behavioral: Pilates Training programmeParticipants in this group will undergo a structured core stability training program |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 to 75 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
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 Training programmesupervised Pilates session lasting for 45 minutes, performed 3 times per week for 8 weeks. It includes mat Pilates exercises focusing on alignment, breathing, and core control) | Behavioural | Group A -Pilates Training Exercise, Group B:Core Stabilization Group |
Primary outcome
Postural Balance ABalance and Gait Speedssessment (Berg Balance Scale _Minimum Value): 0 (Maximum Value): 56 (Unit/Direction
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-Intervention (Week 6)
The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) will be used to assess dynamic and static balance deficits in elderly participants.
1 secondary outcome
Functional Mobility (Timed Up and Go Test)
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-Intervention (Week 6)
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 5 Nov 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality as per institutional guidelines.
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.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Pilates Training programme in people with Mellitus Balance Deficits Postural Balance Mobility Limitation and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, run by Beni-Suef University.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Nov 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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 Heba Mohamed Ali, Ass. Prof. (+20 10 06327885, Hebamohamed@pt.bsu.edu.eg), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Postural Balance ABalance and Gait Speedssessment (Berg Balance Scale _Minimum Value): 0 (Maximum Value): 56 (Unit/Direction (time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-Intervention (Week 6)). 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 5 Nov 2026.