Pilates for lungs: new study tests gentle exercise for breathing problems
NCT ID NCT07411066
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a supervised Clinical Pilates program can improve physical function, breathing, and quality of life in 58 adults with interstitial lung disease (ILD). Participants are randomly assigned to either Pilates sessions plus standard care or standard care alone. The program focuses on breathing control, posture, and low-impact strengthening. Results will show if this gentle exercise approach is a helpful addition to usual medical care.
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 exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a safe, drug-free way to help people with ILD breathe easier, move better, and feel better day-to-day.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 58 people. The benefits may be modest, and not everyone with ILD may be able to do the exercises safely.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 58 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 75 years. * Clinically confirmed diagnosis of interstitial lung disease (ILD) by a physician. * Clinically stable condition (no acute exacerbation or hospitalization related to ILD within the last 4 weeks). * On stable medical treatment and routine follow-up. * Able to walk and participate in low-to-moderate intensity exercise as determined by the clinician/physiotherapist. * Able to understand study procedures and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Coexisting chronic respiratory disease that may confound outcomes (e.g., COPD, uncontrolled asthma, bronchiectasis). * Acute exacerbation of ILD or hospitalization within the last 4 weeks. * Unstable cardiovascular disease or other medical conditions making exercise unsafe (e.g., unstable angina, recent myocardial infarction). * Severe neurological, musculoskeletal, or balance disorders limiting safe participation in exercise. * Pulmonary hypertension or oxygen dependency requiring unstable/high-flow support if judged unsafe for exercise participation by the treating clinician. * Current participation in another structured exercise / pulmonary rehabilitation program during the study period. * Major psychiatric disorder or cognitive impairment interfering with participation or adherence. * Pregnancy.
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