STABLE Pilates for Hypermobility (NCT07464093) | Clinical Trial Compass
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STABLE Pilates for Hypermobility
United States100 participantsStarted 2026-07
Plain-language summary
This study is looking at whether Pilates-based exercise can help with hypermobility-related symptoms, like pain.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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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:
* ≥ 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.
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
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)