Pilates may boost lung power in menopause

NCT ID NCT07672548

Symptom relief Sponsor: Middle East University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether 10 weeks of Pilates exercises can improve lung function and quality of life in postmenopausal women aged 50-60 who have normal body weight and breathing difficulties. Participants will do Pilates five times a week, with follow-up after the program ends. The goal is to see if this low-impact exercise offers a safe, non-drug way to support respiratory health during menopause.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Pilates exercises
What this could lead to: If effective, Pilates could become a simple, drug-free way to improve lung function and daily well-being for postmenopausal women.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The breathing improvements may be modest.

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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 30 people

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

Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

50 to 60 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Postmenopausal women aged 50-60 years. * Women who suffered from breathing problems * Women with normal body mass index (BMI) 18 to 25 kg/m². * Women not related to any other studies. Exclusion Criteria: * Comorbidities such as cardiac or chest diseases (critically ill patients). * Receiving hormone replacement therapy. * BMI ˃ 25 kg/m² or ˂ 18 kg/m², * Age greater than 60 years or less than 50 years, * Use of sedatives, tranquilizers, or antidepressant medications, * Musculoskeletal disorders.

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Pilates may boost lung power in menopause

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