Does Reformer Pilates Exercise Improve Cognitive Functions in Sedentary Women?

Not Applicable

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Reformer Pilates Exercise, Cognitive Performans
• Interventions: Other: Reformer pilates exercise

• Registration Number: NCT05932004
• Lead Sponsor: Atılım University

Brief Summary

The reformer is an apparatus on which to perform the foot work and the body in a comfortable, non weight-bearing supine position and keeps the muscles in balance. Studies on Pilates generally include individuals with chronic diseases, geriatric and obese individuals also active women.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of reformer Pilates exercises on cognitive functions in sedentary women

Detailed Description

A total of 44 sedentary women aged between 24-50 will be randomized into two groups. The reformer Pilates group will receivea 6-week exercise program (45 minutes/twice per week) , while the participants in the control group will be selected from those on the exercise list who will start exercise after the study finishes, but are on a waiting exercise program list. Outcomes measured before and after the interventions are, right/left discrimination and scores of two questionnaires: Stroop Test and The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2023-06
• Study First Submitted: 2023-06-27
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-06-27
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-06-27
• Study Start: 2023-06-30
• Study First Posted: 2023-07-06
• Last Update Posted: 2023-07-06
• Primary Completion: 2023-08-30
• Study Completion: 2023-08-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 44

Inclusion Criteria

• 44 sedentary women aged 25-50 years without regular exercise habits

Exclusion Criteria

• Individuals who cannot participate to the exercise program regularly,
• those with a serious musculoskeletal or neurological history,
• individuals with communication and emotional problems

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Reformer pilates group	Reformer pilates exercise	Reformer pilates
Control group	Reformer pilates exercise	intervention waiting group

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Right-Left Discrimination	Up to one month	Motor imaging technique left/right discrimination will be used as cognitive evaluation.
Stroop Test	Up to one month	The Stroop Test Form will be used to evaluate the cognitive functions of the participants such as attention, reaction inhibition, and information processing.
Demographic information	Up to one month	Demographic information such as age, height, weight, education level and smoking of all individuals participating in the study will be questioned.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Assessment of sleep quality and disorder	Up to one month	The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index will be used to evaluate the sleep quality and disorder of the individuals participating in the study in the past month.