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Pilates machine may boost leg surgery recovery

NCT ID NCT07124429

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether reformer pilates helps people recover better than standard physiotherapy after femur lengthening surgery. Thirty men who had the surgery for cosmetic reasons took part. Researchers measured muscle strength, joint movement, pain, and daily function to see which approach worked best.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Reformer Pilates exercise program
What this could lead to
If reformer pilates proves better, it could offer a more effective rehab option for people recovering from leg-lengthening surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 30 male participants, so results may not apply to women or larger groups. The intervention is exercise-based, so benefits may be modest.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria * Aged between 18 and 45 years * Male gender * Having undergone bilateral femoral lengthening surgery for cosmetic purposes only * The lengthening operation having been performed solely with the LON technique Exclusion Criteria * Female patients * Patients who have undergone unilateral femoral lengthening surgery * Patients under 18 or over 45 years of age

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

femoral agenesis/hypoplasia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Femur; short

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bahceşehir University Health Center

    Istanbul, 34070, Turkey (Türkiye)