Mat Pilates and Vascular Function in Obese Females
- Conditions
- Elevated Blood PressureObese
- Registration Number
- NCT03907384
- Lead Sponsor
- Marymount University
- Brief Summary
Obesity is associated with progressive decreases in arterial health and function. It is crucial to prevent or reduce the negative effects of aging on the vasculature by implementing appropriate lifestyle interventions, such as exercise training. We examined the effects of a Mat Pilates training (MPT) regimen on arterial stiffness (pulse wave velocity, PWV), blood pressure (BP), wave reflection (AIx) and endothelial function in obese premenopausal women with elevated BP.
- Detailed Description
Using a parallel experimental design, participants were randomly assigned to either MPT (n=14) or non-exercising control group (n=14) for 12 weeks. Participant in the MPT group trained 3 days/week . Participants' brachial to ankle PWV (baPWV), systolic and diastolic BP, AIx, plasma NO levels were measured at baseline and after 20 weeks of their assigned intervention.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 28
- body mass index 30-40 kg/m2
- <1 h of regular exercise per week in the previous year
- systolic/diastolic BP: 120-129mm Hg systolic BP and ˂ 80 mm Hg for diastolic BP
- Nonsmokers
- body mass index ˂30 and ≥40 kg/m2
- chronic diseases
- taking oral contraceptives
- pregnancy
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Arterial Stiffness 12 weeks via Pulse Wave Velocity
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Pressure Wave Reflection 12 weeks via Augmentation Index
Endothelial Function 12 weeks via plasma nitric oxide
Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure 12 weeks Automatic BP monitor
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Nebraska
🇺🇸Omaha, Nebraska, United States
University of Nebraska🇺🇸Omaha, Nebraska, United States