Abdominal and Core Exercises on Respiratory Functions in Obese and Overweight Women (COREBREATH) (NCT07103499) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Abdominal and Core Exercises on Respiratory Functions in Obese and Overweight Women (COREBREATH)
Turkey (Türkiye)54 participantsStarted 2025-06-15
Plain-language summary
This study aims to examine the effects of an 8-week Pilates-based exercise program on breathing functions in overweight and obese women (BMI ≥ 25). The program includes exercises for abdominal endurance and core stabilization, performed three times a week.
Participants will be divided into two groups: an exercise group and a control group. Before and after the program, measurements will include lung function (spirometry), breathing rate, breath-holding time, abdominal mobility, core endurance (curl-up test), and quality of life (SF-36 questionnaire).
The goal is to find out whether this type of exercise can improve breathing and overall health in women with excess weight.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Women aged 18-60
. Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25 kg/m² (obese and overweight)
. Baseline FEV0 value ≥ 80% (measured by spirometry)
. Individuals without respiratory disease (no diagnosis of asthma, COPD, etc.)
. Individuals who have not engaged in regular exercise in the past 6 months
. Individuals without orthopedic or neurological conditions that physically prevent participation in the exercise protocol
. Non-pregnant individuals
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) - Spirometry
Timeframe: Baseline and at 8 weeks after the intervention