Pilates for lupus: a gentle exercise trial targets fatigue and mood
NCT ID NCT07394361
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether clinical pilates exercises can reduce fatigue, pain, and emotional distress in women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Thirty women with low disease activity will do either pilates or home exercises for eight weeks. The goal is to see if this gentle movement program improves sleep, mood, and overall quality of life.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Clinical Pilates training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple exercise program to help women with lupus feel less tired and have a better quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a very small study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is not testing a drug or cure, and benefits may be modest.
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Locations
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Cukurova University
Adana, Saricam, 01250, Turkey (Türkiye)