Can pilates and coaching help seniors with diabetes? new study says maybe

NCT ID NCT07165119

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Hacettepe University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether combining clinical Pilates, nurse coaching, and peer group work could improve general health in older adults with type 2 diabetes. 48 people aged 65 and older were split into four groups and followed for 12 weeks. Researchers measured things like anxiety, depression, balance, strength, and blood sugar control. The goal was to see if this team-based approach could help seniors manage their diabetes better.

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, nurse coaching, and peer group work
What this could lead to: If this approach works, it could offer a practical, non-drug way to improve balance, strength, and mental health in older adults with diabetes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The interventions require time and effort, and benefits may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

TYPE 2 DIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Çankırı Karatekin University Eldivan Vocational School of Health Services

Çankırı, 18100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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