Pilates study tests whether where you focus boosts performance
NCT ID NCT06683898
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed trial with 50 healthy volunteers aged 18-30 compared two types of focus strategies during an 8-week Pilates program. One group focused on using equipment (external focus), while the other focused on body positioning (internal focus). Researchers measured reaction time and jump performance to see which approach works better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help trainers and therapists choose better coaching cues to improve athletic performance and reaction time.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study in healthy young adults, so results may not apply to other populations or real-world settings. No treatment or cure is being tested.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat Üniversity
Antalya, Alanya, 07450, Turkey (Türkiye)
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