Pilates promises better posture and flexibility in just 8 weeks
NCT ID NCT07429604
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether an 8-week mat Pilates program can help healthy women aged 30-50 feel more aware of their bodies, improve their posture and flexibility, and boost life satisfaction. Thirty-eight sedentary women will either do Pilates twice a week or continue their normal routine. Researchers will measure changes using questionnaires and physical tests.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pilates exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that Pilates is a simple way to improve body awareness, posture, and flexibility in healthy women.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 38 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It also does not test for any disease treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fizyosağlık Fizyoterapi ve Danışmanlık Merkezi
Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Pamukkale University
Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)
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