Effects of Diaphragmatic Breathing During Equipment-Based Pilates in Women
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age20-50
SponsorIstanbul Aydın University
About this trial
This randomized controlled study aims to investigate the effects of diaphragmatic breathing exercises on core stabilization muscle strength, peak expiratory flow (PEF), and chest expansion in women performing equipment-based Pilates.
A total of 44 healthy women aged 20 to 50 years who regularly participate in equipment-based Pilates exercises will be recruited and randomly assigned to one of two groups. The intervention group will receive equipment-based Pilates training combined with diaphragmatic breathing exercises, while the control group will receive equipment-based Pilates training only.
Both groups will participate in supervised exercise sessions twice weekly for 8 weeks. Core stabilization muscle strength, peak expiratory flow, and chest expansion measurements will be assessed before and after the intervention period.
The findings of this study may contribute to a better understanding of the additional effects of diaphragmatic breathing exercises on respiratory function and core stabilization in women performing Pilates.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
None
Disqualifiers
None
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise
BehavioralParticipants performed diaphragmatic breathing exercises twice weekly for 8 weeks under the supervision of a physiotherapist. The breathing exercises focused on diaphragmatic activation and controlled breathing patterns and were integrated into the Pilates training sessions.
Equipment-Based Pilates Training
BehavioralParticipants received equipment-based Pilates training twice weekly for 8 weeks. Each session lasted approximately 50 minutes and was supervised by the same physiotherapist. The program focused on core stabilization, posture, flexibility, and muscle strengthening.
Treatment groups
44 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Pilates + Diaphragmatic BreathingExperimental treatment 2 interventions
Group B: Pilates OnlyActive comparator 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Core Stabilization Muscle Strength
Core stabilization muscle strength assessed using a Pressure Biofeedback Unit (PBU).
Time frame
Baseline and 8 weeks2
Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF)
Peak expiratory flow measured using a peak flow meter and recorded in liters per minute (L/min).
Time frame
Baseline and 8 weeksSecondary outcomes
1
Chest Expansion
Chest expansion measured at the axillary, xiphoid, and subcostal levels using a flexible measuring tape.
Time frame
Baseline and 8 weeksSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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