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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

systemic lupus erythematosus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cukurova University

    Adana, Saricam, 01250, Turkey (Türkiye)