The Effects of 10-weeks Pilates Exercise on Pulmonary Function and Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women (RCT)

Middle East University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Post Menopausal

Treatments: Other: pilates exercises; Other: diaphragmatic breathing exercises

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07672548

PT-2026-011

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study will investigate the effect of 10-weeks Pilates exercise on pulmonary function and quality of life in postmenopausal women with normal Body mass index

Full description

This study is significant because it explores a safe, low-impact, and accessible exercise method that may improve respiratory function and overall quality of life in postmenopausal women. Pilates emphasizes breathing, core strength, and controlled movements, which may be particularly beneficial for women experiencing age-related declines in lung function and physical well-being. The findings can support evidence-based exercise recommendations, promote non-pharmacological interventions, and contribute to improving the health and daily functioning of postmenopausal women.

Enrollment: 30 estimated patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 50 to 60 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Postmenopausal women aged 50-60 years.
• Women who suffered from breathing problems
• Women with normal body mass index (BMI) 18 to 25 kg/m².
• Women not related to any other studies.

Exclusion criteria

• Comorbidities such as cardiac or chest diseases (critically ill patients).
• Receiving hormone replacement therapy.
• BMI ˃ 25 kg/m² or ˂ 18 kg/m²,
• Age greater than 60 years or less than 50 years,
• Use of sedatives, tranquilizers, or antidepressant medications,
• Musculoskeletal disorders.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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30 participants in 2 patient groups

control group

Experimental group

Description:

It will consist of 15 postmenopausal women. They will receive diaphragmatic breathing exercises for 5 to 10 minutes in a session, about 3-4 times per day and follow up after 10 weeks

Treatment:

Other: diaphragmatic breathing exercises

study group

Experimental group

Description:

It will consist of 15 postmenopausal women. They will receive diaphragmatic breathing exercises for 5 to 10 minutes in a session, about 3-4 times per day for 10 weeks in addition to pilates exercise for 50-minute per s session for 5 times per week and follow up after 10 weeks

Treatment:

Other: diaphragmatic breathing exercises

Other: pilates exercises