Effects of Online Pilates and Face-To-Face Pilates on Healthy Individuals

Health Behavior Clinical Trial

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Official title:

Effects of Online Pilates and Face-To-Face Pilates on Healthy Individuals During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Controlled Study

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05309486
• Other study ID #: 2
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: March 15, 2022
• Est. completion date: May 24, 2022

Study information

• Verified date: May 2022
• Source: Ankara Medipol University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Many studies on pilates have shown that these exercises positively affect the endurance of core muscles, mental health, and quality of life in healthy individuals when applied face-to-face.

In a few recent studies, the effects of online pilates training have been examined and shown to be effective on core endurance, depression, and quality of life. In the results of these studies, it has been emphasized that it is necessary to compare whether online pilates training is as practical as face-to-face pilates training. For this reason, the investigators thought that randomized controlled studies investigating the effects of online and face-to-face pilates methods in healthy individuals are needed. The investigators planned a randomized controlled study investigating the impact of online pilates and face-to-face pilates methods. The study aims to examine and compare the effects of online pilates and face-to-face pilates methods on core muscle endurance, depression, and quality of life in healthy individuals.

Description:

An experienced physiotherapist blind will evaluate participants by randomization at the start of the study and eight weeks later. The group participants belong to will not be disclosed to the participants until the end of the first assessment. Individuals who complete the initial evaluation will be randomly assigned to the online pilates group (OPG) or face-to-face pilates group (FPG) using a computer program. Both online and face-to-face applications will be carried out under the supervision of a physiotherapist with 11 years of experience.

Participants included in the study will be evaluated with data collection forms filled twice, before and after the training programs. The participants' demographic information (age, body weight, height, body mass index) will be recorded.

Statistical analysis will be performed using SPSS software, version 21 (SPSS Inc. Chicago, IL, USA). The normal distribution of the variables will be determined using histograms, probability plots, and the Shapiro-Wilk test. Due to the abnormal distribution, the median and interquartile range (IQR) will be used for descriptive statistics. A Mann-Whitney U test will be used to compare baseline and vary values between groups. The Wilcoxon test will compare baseline values within the group to values after six weeks. The significance level will be set-top < 0.05 for all analyses. Effect sizes will be evaluated according to Cohen's d standards within pre-post differences. Effect size results will be interpreted as small (≥ 0.2), moderate (≥ 0.5), or large (≥ 0.8) according to the guidelines.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 58
• Est. completion date: May 24, 2022
• Est. primary completion date: May 21, 2022
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: All
• Age group: 25 Years to 40 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• 25-40 years of age.

• Voluntarily participate in research to accept

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any cardiovascular, orthopedic, visual, hearing, and perception problems that may affect the results of the research.

• Participating in other exercises or physiotherapy programs during the past 6 months.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Health Behavior
• Healthy Lifestyle

Intervention

Other:
• Online and Face-to-face Pilates trainings
Key elements of Pilates, including breathing, focusing, rib cage position, shoulder position, and head and neck positions, will be taught in both groups on the first day. Individuals will be asked to maintain the smoothness of these critical elements throughout the exercises. Different imagery techniques will be used in the exercises, and the exercises will be combined with breathing exercises. The intensity of the exercises will be increased by using different positions and elastic bands (Theraband Elastic Band Hygienic Corporation, Akron, Ohio). Band Resistances will be increased in biweekly periods. Stretching and posture exercises will be used during the cool-down period. The subjects in pilates group will be informed about the side effects such as shortness of breath, dizziness, headache, and muscle pain. Participants will be asked to stop the exercise in case of any side effects.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Ankara Medipol University	Altindag	Ankara

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Ankara Medipol University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

References & Publications (6)

Campos RR, Dias JM, Pereira LM, Obara K, Barreto MS, Silva MF, Mazuquin BF, Christofaro DG, Fernandes RA, Iversen MD, Cardoso JR. Effect of the Pilates method on physical conditioning of healthy subjects: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Sports Me — View Citation

Cruz-Ferreira A, Fernandes J, Laranjo L, Bernardo LM, Silva A. A systematic review of the effects of pilates method of exercise in healthy people. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2011 Dec;92(12):2071-81. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2011.06.018. Epub 2011 Oct 24. Review. — View Citation

Lemos AQ, Brasil CA, Valverde D, Ferreira JDS, Lordêlo P, Sá KN. The pilates method in the function of pelvic floor muscles: Systematic review and meta-analysis. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2019 Apr;23(2):270-277. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2018.07.002. Epub 2018 Jul 10. — View Citation

Quiles-Sanchez LV, Baroutas I, Kyriakos G, Gravvanis N, Georgakopoulou VE, Trakas N, Damaskos C, Garmpi A, Garmpis N, Antoniou V, Farmaki P, Patsouras A, Voutyritsa E, Diamantis E. Medical Flossing and the Pilates Method: Their Effectiveness on the Streng — View Citation

Rimmer JH, Thirumalai M, Young HJ, Pekmezi D, Tracy T, Riser E, Mehta T. Rationale and design of the tele-exercise and multiple sclerosis (TEAMS) study: A comparative effectiveness trial between a clinic- and home-based telerehabilitation intervention for — View Citation

Suner-Keklik S, Numanoglu-Akbas A, Cobanoglu G, Kafa N, Guzel NA. An online pilates exercise program is effective on proprioception and core muscle endurance in a randomized controlled trial. Ir J Med Sci. 2021 Oct 30. doi: 10.1007/s11845-021-02840-8. [Ep — View Citation

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Core muscle endurance- Baseline	Mcgill core endurance tests	Assessment will be conducted before the intervention
Primary	Core muscle endurance- Post intervention	Mcgill core endurance tests	Assessment will be conducted immediately after the intervention
Primary	Depression - Baseline	Beck Depression Scale (BDI). The score range in BDI, which is a 21-item self-evaluation type scale, is 0-63.	Assessment will be conducted before the intervention
Primary	Depression - Post intervention	Beck Depression Scale (BDI). The score range in BDI, which is a 21-item self-evaluation type scale, is 0-63.	Assessment will be conducted immediately after the intervention
Primary	Quality of life - Baseline	Short Form-36 (SF-36). SF-36; consists of 36 items to measure eight dimensions such as physical, mental, and general health. In the subscales evaluated between 0 and 100, a high score indicates a good quality of life.	Assessment will be conducted before the intervention
Primary	Quality of life - Post intervention	Short Form-36 (SF-36). SF-36; consists of 36 items to measure eight dimensions such as physical, mental, and general health. In the subscales evaluated between 0 and 100, a high score indicates a good quality of life.	Assessment will be conducted immediately after the intervention