Underwater exercise versus regular aerobic exercise to improve muscle power and quality of life
Official title: Impact of Underwater Exercise Versus Regular Aerobic Exercise on Quality of Life and Power of Muscle
Run by October 6 University · NCT07132736 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will test whether underwater exercise or regular aerobic exercise better improves muscle power and quality of life in women aged 16–50 with BMI over 25 who have low muscle strength and fatigue.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | October 6 University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Amman) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 28, 2025 |
| Study ends | January 20, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | November 25, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07132736 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Women aged 16–50 with BMI >25 who report low muscle power, low quality of life, and general fatigue are ideal candidates for this comparison.
✕Probably not a fit
People with BMI <25 or those with exclusionary conditions (polycystic ovarian syndrome, chronic pelvic pain, or lumbar disc disease) were excluded and are unlikely to be helped by this protocol.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Sixty women aged 16–50 with BMI >25 and reported low muscle power and quality of life will be randomly assigned to two groups of 30. One group will perform underwater exercise using a Hubbard tank and the other will do regular aerobic exercise on a mat on the ground. The trial compares changes in muscle power and patient-reported quality of life between the two groups. Participants with conditions such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, chronic pelvic pain, or lumbar disc disease are excluded to reduce confounding.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, underwater exercise could provide a more effective or better-tolerated way to increase muscle strength, reduce fatigue, and improve quality of life for overweight women.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research on aquatic exercise has often shown benefits for strength and quality of life in musculoskeletal and overweight populations, so this approach has supportive prior evidence.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. BMI\> 25 2. low muscle power 3. low quality of life 4. general fatigue Exclusion Criteria: 1. BMI\< 25 2. Polycystic ovarian syndrome 3. Chronic pelvic pain 4. Lumbar disc
Where it's running
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Kerolous ishak shehata kelini
Amman, Jordan Recruiting
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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.