Examining the Effects of Reformer Pilates Exercises on Physical Fitness and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Individuals
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 入组人数
- 42
- 主要终点
- Stroop Test - Anchor Form
研究概览
简要总结
Pilates is an exercise method that aims to increase body awareness and improve physical fitness through controlled movements based on mind-body integration. Reformer Pilates strengthens the mind-body connection while increasing core muscle activation through equipment-assisted exercises. It is known that regular exercise has positive effects on cognitive functions through its neuroprotective and neuroplastic effects. However, the effects of Reformer Pilates on these functions have been studied in only a limited number of studies, particularly in healthy middle-aged individuals. The aim of this project proposal is to investigate the effectiveness of Reformer Pilates exercises on physical fitness and cognitive functions in healthy individuals. In this study, the effects of reformer Pilates on physical fitness and cognitive functions will be examined in healthy individuals aged 18-50. The intervention group will perform reformer Pilates twice a week for 8 weeks, while the control group will not participate in any physical activity. Body mass index, waist-to-height ratio, waist-to-hip ratio, cognitive reserve, cognitive functions, reaction time, physical fitness, grip strength, and general health status will be assessed at baseline and after 8 weeks. Cognitive functions will be assessed using the cognitive reserve index, and cognitive functions will be assessed using the Stroop test-anchor form and the tracking test. Stroop test-anchor form and tracking test; reaction time will be measured using a wireless system consisting of a laser LED light emitter and a central hand control unit; physical fitness will be assessed using The Senior Fitness Test; grip strength will be measured using a hand dynamometer; and general health status will be assessed using the General Health Questionnaire-12. Data analysis will be performed using SPSS version 25.0. For comparing pre- and post-treatment outcome measures within the group, analysis will be conducted using the t-test for dependent samples (if normally distributed) or the Wilcoxon signed-rank test (if not normally distributed). Effect size will be calculated to determine the impact of the exercise program. P<0.05 will be considered statistically significant.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Non Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 50 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- Female
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Individuals who do not have a regular exercise habit,
- •Are between the ages of 18 and 50,
- •And are inactive according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form assessment (less than 600 MET min).
排除标准
- •Individuals with a history of serious musculoskeletal or neurological disease,
- •Receiving psychological support,
- •Taking regular medication,
- •With metabolic disease,
- •Describing chronic pain anywhere in their body,
- •Or with communication problems.
研究组 & 干预措施
Intervention group
The intervention group in this study will consist of individuals who perform reformer Pilates exercises twice a week for a total of 16 sessions over an 8-week period.
干预措施: Pilates exercise (Other)
Control group
The control group will consist of individuals who do not actively participate in reformer Pilates or any other sports activities.
结局指标
主要结局
Stroop Test - Anchor Form
时间窗: 8 weeks
The Stroop Test, developed by Stroop in 1935, is a test used to assess selective attention, cognitive flexibility, inhibition skills, and information processing speed. Successful performance requires suppressing processes unrelated to the task and focusing on processes related to the task. There are many types of forms used in the Stroop Test. In Turkey, the Stroop Test Çapa form, whose validity and reliability were established by Emek Savaş et al., is widely used. In this study, the Stroop Test-Çapa Form will be used to assess individuals' cognitive flexibility. The test consists of a total of 60 items. A long test duration and a high number of errors indicate weak cognitive flexibility.
次要结局
- Body mass index(8 weeks)
- Reaction time (Time)(8 weeks)
- Reaction time (Count)(8 weeks)
- Assessment of Physical Fitness(8 weeks)
- Grip Strength Test(8 weeks)
- General Health Survey-12(8 weeks)
- Cognitive Reserve Index Questionnaire(8 weeks)
- Waist/Height Ratio(8 weeks)
- Waist-hip ratio(8 weeks)
- Tracking test(8 weeks)
研究者
BÜŞRA CANDİRİ
Assistant Professor
Inonu University