Comparing focus strategies in Pilates exercises
The Role of Focus Strategies on Pilates Performance and Reaction Time: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing whether focusing on body positioning or using equipment during Pilates can help young people who don’t usually exercise improve their reaction times and performance.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Antalya, Alanya) |
| Trial ID | NCT06683898 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to compare the effects of external and internal focus strategies during an 8-week Pilates program on reaction time and performance metrics in young sedentary individuals. Participants will be divided into two groups: one focusing on body positioning (internal focus) and the other using equipment to perform exercises (external focus). The study will include 25 participants in each group and will assess their physical characteristics and reaction times throughout the program.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy volunteers aged 18 to 30 who are sedentary and willing to participate in an exercise program.
Not a fit: Patients with cardiovascular or musculoskeletal conditions, or those with a BMI of 30 or above, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance Pilates training methods, leading to improved physical performance and reaction times for participants.
How similar studies have performed: While there may be studies on focus strategies in exercise, this specific comparison in Pilates is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteers aged between 18 and 30 years who have no musculoskeletal disabilities and are willing to exercise were included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Had any cardiovascular or musculoskeletal condition that would prevent them from exercising, * Had an acute pain history of 5 or more on the visual analog scale in the past week, * Had a systemic disease that would prevent exercise, * Had a BMI of 30 or above, * Had any issues that would hinder their ability to perceive or understand verbal commands, or had hearing problems.
Where this trial is running
Antalya, Alanya
- Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat Üniversity — Antalya, Alanya, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ayça ARACI
- Email: uyanayca@gmail.com
- Phone: 05307398203
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.