STABLE Pilates for Hypermobility (NCT07464093) | Clinical Trial Compass
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STABLE Pilates for Hypermobility
United States100 participantsStarted 2026-08
Plain-language summary
This study is looking at whether Pilates-based exercise can help with hypermobility-related symptoms, like pain.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* ≥ 18 years old;
* Self-reported hypermobility with confirmed or suspected diagnosis of hEDS/HSD;
* Self-reported persistent pain ≥ 3 months;
* A minimum of 3/10 self-reported pain intensity in the past week
* Able to get on and off the floor without assistance;
* Able to communicate fluently in English; and
* Able to provide written, informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Regular ongoing mind-body practice (e.g. Tai chi, yoga, pilates) defined as a regular weekly practice of at least 20min/week over the past 6 months;
* Recent surgery or acute bone, joint or nerve injury (\<6 months);
* Have a history of a severe or progressive neurological or movement disorder;
* Pregnant, planning to become pregnant during the study, or currently breast feeding;
* Unable to get on and off the floor without assistance;
* Unable to complete study procedures due to cognitive impairment;
* Unable to provide written, informed consent; or
* Currently participating in or planning to participate in another physical activity, mind-body or pain-related intervention research study in the next 4 months.
What they're measuring
1
Intervention Feasibility
Timeframe: Enrollment to end of intervention (week 6) and follow-up (week 12)
2
Acceptability
Timeframe: Enrollment to end of intervention (week 6)