CompletedNot Applicable

Wunda Chair vs Mat Pilates: Balance Effects

Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2026-05-04

Plain-language summary

The goal of this study is to compare the acute effects of Wunda Chair Pilates and mat-based Pilates exercises on balance performance in healthy adult women. It will also examine which type of Pilates exercise provides a more immediate improvement in balance. The main questions it aims to answer are: Do Wunda Chair Pilates exercises lead to greater improvements in balance compared to mat-based Pilates after a single session? Are there differences between the two exercise approaches in terms of static balance, dynamic balance, and functional mobility? Researchers will compare Wunda Chair Pilates with mat-based Pilates to determine which method is more effective in enhancing acute balance performance. Participants will: Be randomly assigned to either a Wunda Chair Pilates group or a mat-based Pilates group Perform a single 45-minute exercise session according to their assigned group Complete balance assessments (Single Leg Stance Test, Timed Up and Go Test, and Y-Balance Test) before and immediately after the exercise session

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being a woman aged 18-45 years * Having regularly practiced Pilates within the last 3 months * Having sufficient cognitive ability to understand and follow the study protocol * Having adequate physical capacity to safely perform the assessments and exercises Exclusion Criteria: * History of severe trauma, surgery, or fracture involving the lower extremities, spine, or pelvis within the past 6 months * Presence of neurological disorders (e.g., vestibular disorders affecting balance, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, etc.) * History of vestibular system disorders or vertigo * Rheumatologic or inflammatory diseases affecting the lower extremities or spine * Systemic diseases that may affect balance or muscle performance (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, severe cardiovascular disease, etc.) * Pregnancy or having given birth within the last 6 months * Acute musculoskeletal injury causing pain or functional limitation during exercise * Inability to complete the tests on the study day due to acute pain, fatigue, or discomfort

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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

Dynamic Balance

Timeframe: pre-invention and immediatelety after invention

Static Balance

Timeframe: pre-intervention and immediately after intevention

Functional Mobility and Balance

Timeframe: pre-intervention and immediately after intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07583394

SponsorBiruni University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-20

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