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Can dance beat pilates for lasting Weight-Loss motivation?

NCT ID NCT07745166

Disease control Sponsor: Pamukkale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares how well women with overweight or obesity stick to a 10-week dance-based exercise program versus a clinical Pilates program. Participants, aged 18-60 with a BMI between 25 and 35, will be randomly assigned to one of the two supervised group programs, held twice weekly. The trial measures adherence, enjoyment, and changes in quality of life, physical activity, body measurements, and performance. The goal is to find which exercise approach is more acceptable and sustainable for this population.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Dance-based exercise program or clinical Pilates program
What this could lead to
If one program proves more enjoyable and sustainable, it could offer a more effective, long-term exercise strategy for weight management in women with overweight or obesity.
What could go wrong
The trial is small (50 participants) and short (10 weeks), so results may not apply broadly. Adherence and outcomes could be similar between groups, and individual preferences vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

About 50 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

May 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female gender * Aged 18 to 60 years * Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25 and 35 kg/m² * Clinically stable * Able to participate regularly in the exercise program * Volunteering to participate and providing written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Being pregnant or breastfeeding * Currently on an active weight loss diet * Receiving pharmacological treatment for obesity * History of bariatric surgery * Uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled diabetes, unstable cardiac disease, or serious cardiovascular risk for exercise * Chronic respiratory system disease significantly affecting exercise tolerance * Cancer, cerebrovascular disease, or severe systemic disease preventing safe exercise * Musculoskeletal injury, neurological disease, or significant balance/vestibular/visual problems affecting exercise participation * Uncontrolled psychiatric illness * Acute infection * Participating in a structured exercise program within the last 6 months * Transport, time, or health barriers preventing regular attendance

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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Obesity Overweight

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pamukkale University Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

    Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)

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