Which pilates bridge fires up your muscles most? a study digs in
NCT ID NCT07741760
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how different versions of the single-leg bridge exercise affect muscle activation when done on a mat versus a reformer Pilates machine. Using surface EMG, researchers will measure activity in key trunk and leg muscles under various spring resistances. The goal is to understand which variations best engage muscles, which could inform exercise programming for fitness and rehabilitation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Single-leg glute bridge exercise variations on mat and reformer Pilates equipment
- What this could lead to
- If this works, it could help refine Pilates exercise prescriptions for better muscle engagement and rehabilitation outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy adults, so results may not apply to people with injuries or conditions. Findings may not translate to real-world performance.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Finished
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Jul 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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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: 1. Healthy adult female individuals between the ages of 18-40. 2. Individuals who agreed to participate voluntarily and signed the informed consent form. 3. Individuals whose dominant leg is determined. 4. Individuals who have not done active pilates in the last 3 months Exclusion Criteria: 1. Individuals with a history of pain, deformity, trauma or surgery in the waist, hip, knee or ankle joints. 2. Individuals with significant postural disorder or pelvic asymmetry. 3. Individuals with a history of neurological diseases (e.g. peripheral neuropathy, multiple sclerosis). 4. Individuals who are not suitable for exercise due to cardiovascular or respiratory system diseases. 5. Individuals using muscle relaxants, painkillers or drugs that affect nerve conduction. 6. Female participants who are pregnant or in the first 6 months after birth. 7. Individuals with wounds, burns, skin allergies or infections in the electrode placement areas.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istınye University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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