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Effects of Diaphragmatic Breathing During Equipment-Based Pilates in Women

NCT07652229 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 44

Last updated 2026-06-18

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Summary

This randomized controlled study aims to investigate the effects of diaphragmatic breathing exercises on core stabilization muscle strength, peak expiratory flow (PEF), and chest expansion in women performing equipment-based Pilates.

A total of 44 healthy women aged 20 to 50 years who regularly participate in equipment-based Pilates exercises will be recruited and randomly assigned to one of two groups. The intervention group will receive equipment-based Pilates training combined with diaphragmatic breathing exercises, while the control group will receive equipment-based Pilates training only.

Both groups will participate in supervised exercise sessions twice weekly for 8 weeks. Core stabilization muscle strength, peak expiratory flow, and chest expansion measurements will be assessed before and after the intervention period.

The findings of this study may contribute to a better understanding of the additional effects of diaphragmatic breathing exercises on respiratory function and core stabilization in women performing Pilates.

Conditions

  • Core Stability
  • Respiratory Function
  • Diaphragmatic Breathing

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise

Participants performed diaphragmatic breathing exercises twice weekly for 8 weeks under the supervision of a physiotherapist. The breathing exercises focused on diaphragmatic activation and controlled breathing patterns and were integrated into the Pilates training sessions.

BEHAVIORAL

Equipment-Based Pilates Training

Participants received equipment-based Pilates training twice weekly for 8 weeks. Each session lasted approximately 50 minutes and was supervised by the same physiotherapist. The program focused on core stabilization, posture, flexibility, and muscle strengthening.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul Aydın University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Gözde Başbuğ, PhD, PT · Istanbul Aydın University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-06-15
Primary Completion
2026-08-10
Completion
2026-08-15

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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