The Role of Focus Strategies on Pilates (NCT06683898) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Role of Focus Strategies on Pilates
Turkey (Türkiye)50 participantsStarted 2024-10-05
Plain-language summary
Aims of the randomized controlled study is compare to the effects of external and internal focus strategies, commonly used in Pilates, on participants' reaction time and performance metrics. Conducted over an 8-week Pilates program at Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, we plan to include 25 participants in each focus group. Participants in the external focus group will use equipment to perform exercises, while the internal focus group will perform exercises with attention to body positioning.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 30 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Volunteers aged between 18 and 30 years who have no musculoskeletal disabilities and are willing to exercise were included in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Had any cardiovascular or musculoskeletal condition that would prevent them from exercising,
* Had an acute pain history of 5 or more on the visual analog scale in the past week,
* Had a systemic disease that would prevent exercise,
* Had a BMI of 30 or above,
* Had any issues that would hinder their ability to perceive or understand verbal commands, or had hearing problems.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Multiple Jump Test
Timeframe: Baseline - right after the intervention
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BFS Vertical Jump Test
Timeframe: Baseline - right after the intervention
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Squat Jump Test
Timeframe: Baseline - right after the intervention
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Acoustic Reaction Test
Timeframe: Baseline - right after the intervention