CompletedNot Applicable

Contribution of Recreational Exercises to Balance and Muscle Strength in Osteoporosis Risk

Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2026-02-09

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate the effects of recreational exercises such as Pilates, swimming and walking on muscle strength and balance in women at risk of osteoporosis. Study hypotheses: H1: Pilates exercises will be more effective than walking exercises in improving muscle strength among women at risk of osteoporosis. H2: Swimming exercises will be more effective than walking exercises in improving muscle strength among women at risk of osteoporosis. H3: Pilates exercises will be more effective than walking exercises in improving balance among women at risk of osteoporosis. H4: Swimming exercises will be more effective than walking exercises in improving balance among women at risk of osteoporosis. H5: Pilates and swimming exercises will have similar effects on improving muscle strength and balance among women at risk of osteoporosis.

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 60 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Having a sedentary lifestyle (not having exercised regularly in the past 6 months),
. No musculoskeletal or neurological conditions that would prevent participation,
. Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

. Use of medications affecting bone metabolism (e.g., bisphosphonates, corticosteroids),
. History of fracture within the past 6 months,
. Uncontrolled cardiovascular or metabolic diseases.

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

Handgrip strength

Timeframe: At baseline and at the end of the 12-week intervention

Trunk flexor and extensor strength

Timeframe: At baseline and at the end of the 12-week intervention

Berg Balance Scale (BBS)

Timeframe: At baseline and at the end of the 12-week intervention

Computerised posturography:

Timeframe: At baseline and at the end of the 12-week intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07245355

SponsorSuleyman Demirel University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-01

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 60 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Having a sedentary lifestyle (not having exercised regularly in the past 6 months),
. No musculoskeletal or neurological conditions that would prevent participation,
. Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

. Use of medications affecting bone metabolism (e.g., bisphosphonates, corticosteroids),
. History of fracture within the past 6 months,
. Uncontrolled cardiovascular or metabolic diseases.

What they're measuring

Handgrip strength

Timeframe: At baseline and at the end of the 12-week intervention

Trunk flexor and extensor strength

Timeframe: At baseline and at the end of the 12-week intervention

Berg Balance Scale (BBS)

Timeframe: At baseline and at the end of the 12-week intervention

Computerised posturography:

Timeframe: At baseline and at the end of the 12-week intervention