Gentle pilates tested as a pain relief tool for bendy joints
NCT ID NCT07464093
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether Pilates, a gentle mind-body exercise, can help manage pain and other symptoms in people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome or hypermobility spectrum disorder. One hundred adults with persistent pain will be randomly assigned to either Pilates classes or educational seminars. The main goal is to see if the program is feasible and acceptable, with pain levels also measured as a secondary outcome.
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
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a gentle exercise option to help manage pain and improve daily life for people with hypermobility conditions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility study, not a large trial. It may not show clear benefits, and results may not apply to everyone with hypermobility.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
RECRUITINGChestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 01467, United States
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