The Effects of Tai Chi and Pilates for Individuals With Prediabetes

Not Applicable

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: PreDiabetes
• Interventions: Other: Pilates Exercises Group; Other: Tai Chi Exercises Group

• Registration Number: NCT06343025
• Lead Sponsor: Nigde Omer Halisdemir University

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study; To investigate the effects of Clinical Pilates and Tai Chi exercises on glycemic control, body composition, balance function and physical activity level in individuals with prediabetes.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study; To investigate the effects of Clinical Pilates and Tai Chi exercises on glycemic control, body composition, balance function and physical activity level in individuals with prediabetes. Method: 54 individuals diagnosed with Prediabetes in the Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Polyclinic at Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Training and Research Hospital will participate in our study. Individuals will be divided into 3 groups: Clinical Pilates group, Tai Chi group and control group. Before exercise, routine blood tests of individuals will be performed and their fasting and postprandial blood glucose and HbA1C (Glycosized Hemoglobin) levels will be checked. Bioelectrical Impedance Device will be used to evaluate body composition. Timed Up and Go Test and Berg Balance Scale will be used to evaluate individuals' balance functions. Physical Activity level of individuals will be measured using the International Physical Activity Level Scale (IPAQ) and the Accelerometer device. Evaluations will be repeated in all groups at the end of the 12-week exercise application. SPSS (Statistical Package Program for Social Science) software will be used to analyze the data. Statistical analysis of the study will be done with Wilcoxon related two-sample test for intra-group measurements, and Man Whitney U test for inter-group evaluations. For the significance level, p value will be accepted as p\<0.05.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2024-03
• Study First Submitted: 2024-03-27
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-03-27
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-03-27
• Study First Posted: 2024-04-02
• Last Update Posted: 2024-04-02
• Study Start: 2024-06
• Primary Completion: 2025-06
• Study Completion: 2025-09

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 54

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients who underwent biochemistry analysis for their glycemic control as part of routine checks at the Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Polyclinic.
• Patients who do not use any medication related to prediabetes
• Being able to walk independently
• Volunteering to exercise at least 3 days a week within the scope of the research

Exclusion Criteria

• Those diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA)
• Going into a diabetic ketoacidosis coma,
• Having an orthopedic problem that prevents walking and exercising
• Having an orthopedic or vascular problem with the foot
• Having any neurological disease
• Cardiac, pulmonary or systemic disease that would prevent exercise have
• Losing more than 4 kg of weight per month

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Pilates Group	Pilates Exercises Group	Individuals will perform clinical pilates exercises for 60 minutes, 3 days a week for 12 weeks. It includes 45 minutes of basic pilates exercises, 10 minutes of warm-up and 5 minutes of cool-down exercises. In addition, Diet will be recommended by the doctor as routine treatment.
Tai Chi Group	Tai Chi Exercises Group	Individuals will perform Tai Chi exercises for 60 minutes, 3 days a week for 12 weeks. It includes 45 minutes of Tai Chi movements, 10 minutes of warm-up and 5 minutes of cool-down exercises. In addition, Diet will be recommended by the doctor as routine treatment.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Glisemic Control	2024- 2025	In our study, Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C), fasting blood glucose and postprandial blood glucose values will be examined from routine biochemistry analyses.
Body Composition	2024-2025	In our study, the body composition of the participants will be evaluated using the Bioelectrical Impedance Device.
Balance	2024-2025	In our study, it was decided to use Berg Balance Scale and Timed Up and Go Test to measure balance.
Physical Activity Level	2024-2025	In our study, the International Physical Activity Scale (IPAQ) and Accelerometer will be used to determine the physical activity level.