Conventional Exercise vs Pilates in Prefrail and Frail Older Adults

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

In this randomized trial, 40 adults aged 60+ who are prefrail or frail will be assigned to either a conventional exercise program or a Pilates program. Both groups will do sessions twice a week for six weeks, focusing on stretching, balance and perturbation training, and strengthening major muscle groups. Primary outcomes will measure changes in frailty status, while secondary outcomes assess functional mobility, balance, leg strength, and gait speed. The trial is conducted at the Centro Reformer Pilates Center in Istanbul with leadership from Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 60 years and older Classified as prefrail or frail according to the FRAIL Scale A score of 24 or higher on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) Provided written informed consent after being informed about the study

Exclusion Criteria:

Presence of unstable cardiovascular disease Having received physical therapy and rehabilitation within the past 6 months History of severe neurological disorders History of major surgery affecting mobility within the past 6-12 months Severe musculoskeletal or orthopedic conditions that limit or preventt independent mobility.

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Where it's running

• Centro Reformer Pilates Center
  Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Şükran Acar — Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
• Study coordinator: Sezen Karabörklü Argut, assistant professor
• Email: s.karaborkluargut@iuc.edu.tr
• Phone: +905301712421

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.