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Breathe better, move better: study tests deep breathing with pilates

NCT ID NCT07652229

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Istanbul Aydın University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether adding diaphragmatic (deep belly) breathing exercises to regular Pilates can improve core muscle strength, breathing power, and chest expansion in healthy women. Forty-four women aged 20-50 who already do Pilates will be split into two groups: one does Pilates alone, the other adds breathing exercises. Both groups train twice a week for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if the breathing exercises provide extra benefits.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Diaphragmatic breathing exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show a simple way to boost the benefits of Pilates for breathing and core strength.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study in healthy women, so results may not apply to others. It tests a short-term exercise program, not a treatment for any disease.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 44 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 50 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Female participants aged 20-50 years. Healthy individuals regularly performing equipment-based Pilates exercises. Willingness to participate voluntarily and provide informed consent. Ability to attend Pilates sessions twice weekly for 8 weeks. Exclusion Criteria: History of spinal trauma or surgery within the previous 6 months. Pregnancy. Diabetes mellitus or other systemic diseases. Respiratory or musculoskeletal disorders that may affect participation or outcome measurements. Cognitive or physical limitations preventing compliance with the study protocol. Failure to attend scheduled sessions or complete the intervention protocol. Development of pain, injury, or any medical condition requiring discontinuation during the study.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Respiratory Aspiration

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Core stability Diaphragmatic breathing Respiratory function

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Yeşim Dokuzluoğlu Private Pilates Studio

    Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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