Pilates boosts lung function in overweight women, study finds

NCT ID NCT07103499

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Ondokuz Mayıs University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether an 8-week Pilates exercise program could improve breathing in overweight and obese women. 54 women were split into an exercise group and a control group. The exercises focused on core strength and abdominal endurance. Researchers measured lung function, breath-holding time, and quality of life before and after the program.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung disorder Muscle Weakness Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MUSCLE WEAKNESS OBESITY OVERWEIGHT PULMONARY DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fizyoterapist Reyhan Arzum Apraş Özel Sağlık Meslek Hizmet Birimi

Çorum, Merkez, 19200, Turkey (Türkiye)
Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi

Samsun, Atakum, 55270, Turkey (Türkiye)

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