Does Reformer Pilates Exercise Improve Cognitive Functions in Sedentary Women?

Atılım University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Reformer Pilates Exercise, Cognitive Performans

Treatments: Other: Reformer pilates exercise

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05932004

E-59394181-604.01.02-22602

Details and patient eligibility

About

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

Full 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.

Enrollment: 44 estimated patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 25 to 50 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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44 participants in 2 patient groups

Reformer pilates group

Other group

Description:

Reformer pilates

Treatment:

Other: Reformer pilates exercise

Control group

Other group

Description:

intervention waiting group

Treatment:

Other: Reformer pilates exercise