The Effects of 10-weeks Pilates Exercise on Pulmonary Function and Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: pilates exercises, diaphragmatic breathing exercises.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Post Menopausal. Basic parameters: 50 years — 60 years · Female.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Jordan
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
The Effects of 10-weeks Pilates Exercise on Pulmonary Function and Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women With Normal Body Mass Idex: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Overview
This study will investigate the effect of 10-weeks Pilates exercise on pulmonary function and quality of life in postmenopausal women with normal Body mass index
Detailed description
This study is significant because it explores a safe, low-impact, and accessible exercise method that may improve respiratory function and overall quality of life in postmenopausal women. Pilates emphasizes breathing, core strength, and controlled movements, which may be particularly beneficial for women experiencing age-related declines in lung function and physical well-being. The findings can support evidence-based exercise recommendations, promote non-pharmacological interventions, and contribute to improving the health and daily functioning of postmenopausal women.
Interventions
- Other pilates exercises
low-impact exercise method that focuses on strengthening muscles while improving posture, flexibility, and overall body alignment. It emphasizes controlled movements, proper breathing, and core strength (especially the abdomen, lower back, hips, and pelvis).for 50-minute pers session for 5 times per week and follow up after 10 weeks - Other diaphragmatic breathing exercises
is a technique that focuses on deep breathing using the diaphragm rather than shallow chest breaths. It helps improve oxygen intake and promotes relaxation.for 5 to 10 minutes in a session, about 3-4 times per day and follow up after 10 weeks
Primary outcome measures
- Forced Vital Capacity [Time frame: 10 weeks]
- Forced Expiratory Volume [Time frame: 10 weeks]
- Peak Expiratory Flow Rate and measured in liters per seconds [Time frame: 10 weeks]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Quality of life questionnaire : [Time frame: 10 weeks]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Postmenopausal women aged 50-60 years.
- Women who suffered from breathing problems
- Women with normal body mass index (BMI) 18 to 25 kg/m².
- Women not related to any other studies.
Exclusion criteria
- Comorbidities such as cardiac or chest diseases (critically ill patients).
- Receiving hormone replacement therapy.
- BMI ˃ 25 kg/m² or ˂ 18 kg/m²,
- Age greater than 60 years or less than 50 years,
- Use of sedatives, tranquilizers, or antidepressant medications,
- Musculoskeletal disorders.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Single blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Jordan · 1 center
- Ayman Mohammad Abu Elmila Mahany — Amman
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07672548 · PT-2026-011