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Does Reformer Pilates Exercise Improve Cognitive Functions in Sedentary Women?

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05932004
Recruitment Status : Not yet recruiting
First Posted : July 6, 2023
Last Update Posted : July 6, 2023
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Atılım University

Study Description
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Brief Summary:

The reformer is an apparatus on which to perform the foot work and the body in a comfortable, non weight-bearing supine position and keeps the muscles in balance. Studies on Pilates generally include individuals with chronic diseases, geriatric and obese individuals also active women.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of reformer Pilates exercises on cognitive functions in sedentary women


Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
Reformer Pilates Exercise, Cognitive Performans Other: Reformer pilates exercise Not Applicable

Detailed Description:
A total of 44 sedentary women aged between 24-50 will be randomized into two groups. The reformer Pilates group will receivea 6-week exercise program (45 minutes/twice per week) , while the participants in the control group will be selected from those on the exercise list who will start exercise after the study finishes, but are on a waiting exercise program list. Outcomes measured before and after the interventions are, right/left discrimination and scores of two questionnaires: Stroop Test and The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.
Study Design
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Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Estimated Enrollment : 44 participants
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Intervention Model Description: prospective randomized controlled study
Masking: Single (Participant)
Masking Description: Participant will not informed about the intervention
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: Does Reformer Pilates Exercise Improve Cognitive Functions in Sedentary Women? A Randomized Controlled Study.
Estimated Study Start Date : June 30, 2023
Estimated Primary Completion Date : August 30, 2023
Estimated Study Completion Date : August 30, 2023

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Arms and Interventions
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Arm Intervention/treatment
Reformer pilates group
Reformer pilates
 Other: Reformer pilates exercise
The reformer Pilates group will receivea 6-week exercise program (45 minutes/twice per week) , while the participants in the control group will be selected from those on the exercise list who will start exercise after the study finishes, but are on a waiting exercise program list
Control group
intervention waiting group
 Other: Reformer pilates exercise
The reformer Pilates group will receivea 6-week exercise program (45 minutes/twice per week) , while the participants in the control group will be selected from those on the exercise list who will start exercise after the study finishes, but are on a waiting exercise program list


Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. Demographic information [ Time Frame: Up to one month ]
    Demographic information such as age, height, weight, education level and smoking of all individuals participating in the study will be questioned.

  2. Stroop Test [ Time Frame: Up to one month ]
    The Stroop Test Form will be used to evaluate the cognitive functions of the participants such as attention, reaction inhibition, and information processing.

  3. Right-Left Discrimination [ Time Frame: Up to one month ]
    Motor imaging technique left/right discrimination will be used as cognitive evaluation.


Secondary Outcome Measures :
  1. Assessment of sleep quality and disorder [ Time Frame: Up to one month ]
    The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index will be used to evaluate the sleep quality and disorder of the individuals participating in the study in the past month.


Eligibility Criteria
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Ages Eligible for Study:   25 Years to 50 Years   (Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   Female
Gender Based Eligibility:   Yes
Gender Eligibility Description:   Healthy Sedentary women
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 44 sedentary women aged 25-50 years without regular exercise habits

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals who cannot participate to the exercise program regularly,
  • those with a serious musculoskeletal or neurological history,
  • individuals with communication and emotional problems
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Responsible Party: Atılım University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05932004    
Other Study ID Numbers: E-59394181-604.01.02-22602
First Posted: July 6, 2023    Key Record Dates
Last Update Posted: July 6, 2023
Last Verified: June 2023

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Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: No