Comparing focus strategies in Pilates exercises
Official title: The Role of Focus Strategies on Pilates Performance and Reaction Time: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University · NCT06683898 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Antalya, Alanya) |
| Trial ID | NCT06683898 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with cardiovascular or musculoskeletal conditions, or those with a BMI of 30 or above, may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: While there may be studies on focus strategies in exercise, this specific comparison in Pilates is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat Üniversity
Antalya, Alanya, Turkey Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ayça ARACI
- Email: uyanayca@gmail.com
- Phone: 05307398203
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.