Effect of Pilates exercise on fat reduction and improving quality of life in women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).

Completed

• Conditions: Polycystic ovarian syndrome,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2020/10/028217
• Lead Sponsor: Sancheti Institute College of Physiotherapy

Brief Summary

This is a randomised, single blinded, active control, parallel group trial that studies the effects of Pilates exercise on body composition and quality of life in women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). The intervention group received Pilates exercise intervention for 60 minutes per session, 3 times per week for 8 weeks along with a lifestyle modification pamphlet. The control group performed aerobic exercises for 60 minutes per session, 3 times per week for 8 weeks based on the recommendations received in the lifestyle modification pamphlet. The outcome measures i.e., Bioelectrical impedance analysis, waist circumference and quality of life were assessed before and after 8 weeks of intervention. The results showed that Pilates was effective in reducing total body weight, waist circumference, body fat percent, BMI and visceral fat in women with PCOS while it also improved all domains of quality of life (*P* ≤ 0.05) thus concluding that Pilates exercise is an effective method in improving body composition and quality of life in women with PCOS.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-10-10
• Last Update Posted: 2021-10-28

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 54

Inclusion Criteria

• Women diagnosed with PCOS as per Rotterdam Criteria.
• Age group- 18 to 25 years.
• Access to online platform.

Exclusion Criteria

• Endocrine disorders like Cushing’s syndrome, nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and hyperprolactinemia) or renal/hepatic dysfunction.
• Any known case of cardio-vascular and pulmonary disease and anyone with orthopaedic limitation that would hamper their ability to complete a full body Pilates training program.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Waist Circumference	pre and post intervention

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Body Mass Index	pre and post intervention
Total weight	pre and post intervention
Body Fat Percentage	pre and post intervention
Muscle mass	pre and post intervention
Visceral fat	pre and post intervention
PCOSQ (PCOS Quality of life questionnaire)	pre and post intervention

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sancheti College of Physiotherapy; 🇮🇳 Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India

Sancheti College of Physiotherapy

🇮🇳Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India

Dr Semira Hussaini

Principal investigator

9730991204

semirahussaini95@gmail.com