Pilates showdown: which method best strengthens pelvic floor?
NCT ID NCT07212621
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how three different Pilates techniques affect pelvic floor muscle strength and endurance in healthy women. Twenty-five women with a sedentary lifestyle took part. Researchers measured muscle function using a special device and core endurance tests. The goal was to understand which Pilates method works best for pelvic floor health.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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25 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- 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.
Who is studied
The study included 60 healthy premenopausal women between the ages of 18 and 50, all of whom had experienced no more than three full-term births.
- Ages
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18 to 50 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
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Inclusion Criteria: -Sedentary lifestyle Exclusion Criteria: * Women who were pregnant or * Had a history of preterm birth * Smokers * Drinkers * Chronic diseases
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Eastern Mediterranean University
Famagusta, 99450, Cyprus
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