Pilates promises better posture and flexibility in just 8 weeks
NCT ID NCT07429604
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether an 8-week mat Pilates program can help healthy women aged 30-50 feel more aware of their bodies, improve their posture and flexibility, and boost life satisfaction. Thirty-eight sedentary women will either do Pilates twice a week or continue their normal routine. Researchers will measure changes using questionnaires and physical tests.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pilates exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that Pilates is a simple way to improve body awareness, posture, and flexibility in healthy women.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 38 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It also does not test for any disease treatment.
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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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38 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Finished
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Jan 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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30 to 50 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Female participants aged 30-50 years * Body mass index (BMI) below 30 kg/m² * No regular structured exercise participation within the past 2 years * Able to read and understand the questionnaires * Willing to participate and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of musculoskeletal pain or injury * History of regular exercise within the past 2 years * BMI ≥ 30 kg/m² * History of major surgery affecting mobility or posture * Pregnancy or menopause * Inability or unwillingness to complete questionnaires * Any medical or physical condition preventing safe participation in exercise
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fizyosağlık Fizyoterapi ve Danışmanlık Merkezi
Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Pamukkale University
Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)
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