Energy cost and metabolic effort of mat and equipment Pilates in adults 60 and older

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

This randomized crossover study measures the energy cost and metabolic intensity of two Pilates formats (mat and equipment-based) in adults 60 years and older. Participants will complete three sessions in random order: mat Pilates, equipment-based Pilates, and treadmill walking at 4.8 km/h, with indirect calorimetry to assess energy expenditure. A 48-hour washout between sessions helps prevent carryover effects. Baseline assessments include anthropometrics, body composition, and a maximal treadmill test to determine peak VO2. The study is conducted at the Human Movement Biodynamics Laboratory, Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná, and aims to provide practical data to guide exercise prescriptions for older adults.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 60 years or older;
* Body mass index (BMI) between 22 and 27 kg/m²;
* Not currently undergoing dietary treatment or program for weight gain or loss;
* No severe musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., osteoarthritis grade III or IV, moderate-to-severe pain ≥ 4 on the NRS 0-10 scale) or neurological conditions (e.g., Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis);
* Continuously practicing Pilates for at least 6 months prior to enrollment, with a minimum frequency of twice per week.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Chronic decompensated conditions that may pose health risks during exercise (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, bronchitis, asthma);
* Any history of cardiovascular events (e.g., coronary artery disease, stroke, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease);
* Decompensated metabolic diseases or use of medications with recognized direct impact on energy and glycemic metabolism, including antidiabetics and systemic corticosteroids;
* Positive response to any item on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q).

Where it's running

• Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná
  Jacarezinho, Paraná, Brazil Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Raphael G de Oliveira, PhD
• Email: rgoliveira@uenp.edu.br
• Phone: +55 (43) 3511-2628

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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.