Effects of Clinical Pilates Exercises on Symptoms, Posture, Balance and Quality of Life in GERD (NCT07573280) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effects of Clinical Pilates Exercises on Symptoms, Posture, Balance and Quality of Life in GERD
Turkey (Türkiye)33 participantsStarted 2025-04-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized, single-blind, parallel-group clinical trial investigates whether a six-week supervised clinical Pilates exercise program improves reflux symptom severity, postural alignment, dynamic balance, sleep quality, depressive symptoms, anthropometric measures, and overall health-related quality of life in adults with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Participants attended 18 face-to-face sessions over 6 weeks (3 times/week) under physiotherapist supervision. Outcomes included reflux symptom scores (GERD-Q, FSSG), health-related quality of life (SF-36), sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index), depression (Beck Depression Inventory), postural alignment (PostureScreen Mobile), dynamic balance (Y-Balance Test), and anthropometric circumferences (chest, sub-sternal, waist).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18-65 years.
* Clinically confirmed diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
* Self-reported GERD symptoms (heartburn, acid regurgitation, etc.) for at least 3 months prior to enrollment.
* Physiologically able to participate in low-to-moderate intensity exercise.
* Provision of written informed consent.
* Cognitive and psychosocial capacity to comply with the program.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of upper gastrointestinal surgery (especially fundoplication).
* Achalasia or severe esophageal motility disorder.
* Endoscopic evidence of advanced esophagitis, Barrett's esophagus, or esophageal stricture (complicated GERD).
* Active peptic ulcer disease or inflammatory bowel disease.
* Uncontrolled hypertension, coronary artery disease, or severe pulmonary disease.
* Severe musculoskeletal disorders (advanced scoliosis/kyphosis, acute disc herniation, severe osteoarthritis) or vestibular balance disorders.
* Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy.
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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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Questionnaire (GERD-Q) total score