Can pilates and vibration plates strengthen bones after menopause?
NCT ID NCT07460388
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small study looked at whether combining Pilates exercises with whole-body vibration could improve bone density, muscle strength, balance, and quality of life in postmenopausal women. Ten women aged 50-71 did the program for 26 weeks, three times a week. The results were compared to their own earlier data. While the approach may help manage bone health, it is not a cure for osteoporosis or menopause-related changes.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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10 people
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- Started
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Jan 2017
- Finished
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Jul 2017
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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50 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: (a) no engagement in structured physical exercise for at least six months prior to enrollment; (b) agreement to refrain from participating in any additional physical exercise programs during the study period; (c) ability to perform activities of daily living independently23, 24; (d) presentation of a medical certificate confirming fitness to engage in physical exercise; (e) cognitive status score \> 19 on the Mini-Mental State Examination25; and (f) no use of medications aimed at increasing BMD or muscle mass within the previous 12 months. Exclusion Criteria: (a) personal decision; (b) adverse events that make participation impossible.
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