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Effects of Pilates on Body Awareness

NCT07429604 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 38

Last updated 2026-02-27

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Summary

This study aims to investigate the effects of an 8-week mat Pilates exercise program on body awareness, posture, flexibility, and life satisfaction in healthy women aged 30-50 years. A total of 38 sedentary women will be allocated into a Pilates exercise group or a control group. The intervention group will participate in supervised Pilates sessions twice weekly, while the control group will maintain their usual lifestyle without structured exercise. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after the intervention using validated measures of body awareness, postural alignment, flexibility, and self-reported satisfaction. The findings of this study are expected to clarify the potential benefits of Pilates exercise in improving physical and psychosocial well-being in healthy adult women.

Conditions

  • Body Awareness
  • Flexibility
  • Life Satisfaction

Interventions

OTHER

Pilates Exercise

The intervention consists of a supervised mat-based Pilates exercise program developed according to the principles of the method introduced by Joseph Pilates. The program will be conducted for 8 weeks, with sessions held twice weekly, each lasting approximately 60 minutes. Each session will include three phases: Warm-up phase (10-20 minutes): light mobility exercises and breathing control exercises to prepare the body for movement. Main exercise phase (approximately 30 minutes): mat-based Pilates exercises focusing on core stabilization, postural control, flexibility, coordination, and controlled movement patterns. Exercises will be progressively adapted to participant tolerance and performance. Cool-down phase (approximately 10 minutes): stretching, relaxation, and breathing exercises. All sessions will be delivered in small groups and supervised by a licensed physiotherapist experienced in Pilates-based rehabilitation to ensure correct technique and participant safety.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Pamukkale University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Fatih Tekin · Assoc. Prof.

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
30 Years
Max Age
50 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-01-01
Primary Completion
2025-12-01
Completion
2026-01-15

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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