Acute Effects of Reformer, Cadillac, and Chair Pilates Appa-ratuses on Cardiac Autonomic Modulati… (NCT07308626) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Acute Effects of Reformer, Cadillac, and Chair Pilates Appa-ratuses on Cardiac Autonomic Modulation and Flexibility
Turkey (Türkiye)15 participantsStarted 2025-07-25
Plain-language summary
This study looked at how different types of Pilates equipment affect heart function and flexibility right after exercise in sedentary middle-aged women. Pilates can be performed on several apparatuses, such as the reformer, cadillac, and chair, and each device places different demands on the body. However, it is not well known whether these differences lead to different short-term effects on the heart or on flexibility.
In this study, 15 women completed three separate Pilates sessions-one on each apparatus-on different days. During every session, researchers measured heart rate variability (a way to assess how the heart responds to and recovers from exercise). Flexibility was also tested before and after each session.
This information may help instructors and clinicians choose the most appropriate Pilates equipment based on individual goals.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 60 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female
* Age 40 to 60 years
* Sedentary (not engaged in regular physical activity)
* No prior experience with Pilates apparatus-based exercise
* Able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Known metabolic or cardiovascular disease
* Regular use of medications that influence heart rate or autonomic function
* Current smoker
* Musculoskeletal injuries or limitations that prevent safe participation in exercise
* Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigators, would interfere with study participation or data collection
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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Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
Timeframe: Pre-exercise; during exercise; 10, 20, 30, and 40 minutes post-exercise
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07308626
SponsorPrincess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University