Dance-Based Exercise Versus Clinical Pilates in Women With Overweight or Obesity (NCT07745166) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Dance-Based Exercise Versus Clinical Pilates in Women With Overweight or Obesity
Turkey (Türkiye)50 participantsStarted 2026-09
Plain-language summary
Purpose of the Study:
Regular physical activity is key in managing overweight and obesity, but keeping up with a program can be challenging. The main purpose of this study is to compare how well women with overweight or obesity stick to (adhere to) a 10-week dance-based exercise program versus a clinical Pilates program. The study also aims to explore how enjoyable, acceptable, and tolerable both programs are, and how they affect participants' quality of life, physical activity levels, body measurements, and physical performance.
What the Study Involves:
Female volunteers aged 18 to 60 with a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 35 kg/m² will be randomly assigned to one of two groups:
1. Dance-Based Exercise Group: Participants will join group dance sessions designed with low-impact, rhythmic movements to avoid joint strain.
2. Clinical Pilates Group: Participants will join group Pilates sessions on mats, focusing on core stability, posture, breathing, and muscle control.
Both programs will run for 10 weeks, with face-to-face sessions held twice a week for about 45 to 60 minutes under the supervision of a physiotherapist. Participants will be evaluated before starting the exercise programs and immediately after completing the 10-week intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female gender
* Aged 18 to 60 years
* Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25 and 35 kg/m²
* Clinically stable
* Able to participate regularly in the exercise program
* Volunteering to participate and providing written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Being pregnant or breastfeeding
* Currently on an active weight loss diet
* Receiving pharmacological treatment for obesity
* History of bariatric surgery
* Uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled diabetes, unstable cardiac disease, or serious cardiovascular risk for exercise
* Chronic respiratory system disease significantly affecting exercise tolerance
* Cancer, cerebrovascular disease, or severe systemic disease preventing safe exercise
* Musculoskeletal injury, neurological disease, or significant balance/vestibular/visual problems affecting exercise participation
* Uncontrolled psychiatric illness
* Acute infection
* Participating in a structured exercise program within the last 6 months
* Transport, time, or health barriers preventing regular attendance
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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Exercise Adherence Rate
Timeframe: Up to 10 weeks (evaluated at the end of the intervention period)