Effects of Reformer Pilates on Pregnant Women
Official title: The Effects of Reformer Pilates on Pain, Functional Capacity, Lumbopelvic Stabilization, Abdominal Muscles, Respiratory Functions, Pelvic Floor Function, and Venous Insufficiency in Pregnant Women
Run by Izmir Democracy University · NCT06777771 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether doing reformer pilates can help pregnant women in their second trimester feel better by reducing pain and improving their overall health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Izmir Democracy University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Izmir, Konak) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 6, 2024 |
| Main results expected | August 2025 |
| Study ends | September 2025 |
| Registry record updated | January 16, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06777771 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adult women aged 18-35, experiencing a single pregnancy between 11-22 weeks of gestation, with a body mass index under 30.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with multiple pregnancies, significant medical contraindications to exercise, or those unable to commit to the training sessions 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 investigates the impact of reformer pilates exercises on various health aspects of pregnant women, including pain management, functional capacity, and pelvic floor health. It focuses on women in their second trimester, aiming to assess improvements in conditions such as low back pain, urinary incontinence, and abdominal muscle function. The study includes a structured exercise regimen and evaluates outcomes related to physical and psychological well-being during pregnancy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide pregnant women with effective non-pharmacological options to manage pain and improve overall health during pregnancy.
How similar studies have gone: While there is moderate evidence supporting prenatal exercise, this specific approach using reformer pilates has not been extensively studied, making it a novel investigation.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Single pregnancy * Primiparous pregnancy * Adult pregnant women (between 18-35 years old) * Pregnant women whose gestational week is 11-22 weeks * Pregnant women with a body mass index \<30 * Ability to read and write Exclusion Criteria: * Multiple pregnancies * Having a history of abdominal surgery * Having one of the conditions in which exercise is contraindicated, such as heart disease, severe lung disease, continuous bleeding in the second and third trimesters, placenta previa, risk of premature birth, rupture of membranes, preeclampsia, severe anemia * Not volunteering to participate in the study * Not participating in more than 90% of the training sessions
Where it's running
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İzmir Democracy Univercity
Izmir, Konak, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kübra Özonay, PhD student — Izmir Democracy University
- Study coordinator: Özlem Çinar Özdemir, Prof.Dr.
- Email: ozlemcinarozdemir@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 232 299 0733
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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.