Pilates showdown: which type boosts balance best after one session?
NCT ID NCT07583394
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares how well Wunda Chair Pilates and mat-based Pilates improve balance in healthy women after a single session. Forty women aged 18-45 who regularly do Pilates will be randomly assigned to one type. Balance is tested before and right after the 45-minute workout using standard tests like standing on one leg and timed walking. The goal is to see which method gives a quicker balance boost.
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 (Wunda Chair or mat-based)
- What this could lead to
- If one method proves better, it could guide fitness choices for improving balance quickly.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-session study in healthy women only. Results may not apply to other groups or show long-term effects.
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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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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2026
- Finished
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Jun 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 45 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: * Being a woman aged 18-45 years * Having regularly practiced Pilates within the last 3 months * Having sufficient cognitive ability to understand and follow the study protocol * Having adequate physical capacity to safely perform the assessments and exercises Exclusion Criteria: * History of severe trauma, surgery, or fracture involving the lower extremities, spine, or pelvis within the past 6 months * Presence of neurological disorders (e.g., vestibular disorders affecting balance, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, etc.) * History of vestibular system disorders or vertigo * Rheumatologic or inflammatory diseases affecting the lower extremities or spine * Systemic diseases that may affect balance or muscle performance (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, severe cardiovascular disease, etc.) * Pregnancy or having given birth within the last 6 months * Acute musculoskeletal injury causing pain or functional limitation during exercise * Inability to complete the tests on the study day due to acute pain, fatigue, or discomfort
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Biruni University
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34103, Turkey (Türkiye)
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