Mat Pilates and Vascular Function in Obese Females

The Effects of Mat Pilates Training on Vascular Function in Obese Premenopausal Women With Elevated Blood Pressure

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT03907384

Enrollment

Registered

2019-04-09

Start date

2018-04-01

Completion date

2018-10-30

Last updated

2020-10-30

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Conditions

Obese, Elevated Blood Pressure

Brief summary

Obesity is associated with progressive decreases in arterial health and function. It is crucial to prevent or reduce the negative effects of aging on the vasculature by implementing appropriate lifestyle interventions, such as exercise training. We examined the effects of a Mat Pilates training (MPT) regimen on arterial stiffness (pulse wave velocity, PWV), blood pressure (BP), wave reflection (AIx) and endothelial function in obese premenopausal women with elevated BP.

Detailed description

Using a parallel experimental design, participants were randomly assigned to either MPT (n=14) or non-exercising control group (n=14) for 12 weeks. Participant in the MPT group trained 3 days/week . Participants' brachial to ankle PWV (baPWV), systolic and diastolic BP, AIx, plasma NO levels were measured at baseline and after 20 weeks of their assigned intervention.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALMat Pilates training

This group completed 12-weeks of training

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

FEMALE

Age

18 Years to 35 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* body mass index 30-40 kg/m2 * \<1 h of regular exercise per week in the previous year * systolic/diastolic BP: 120-129mm Hg systolic BP and ˂ 80 mm Hg for diastolic BP * Nonsmokers

Exclusion criteria

* body mass index ˂30 and ≥40 kg/m2 * chronic diseases * taking oral contraceptives * pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Arterial Stiffness	12 weeks	via Pulse Wave Velocity

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure	12 weeks	Automatic BP monitor
Pressure Wave Reflection	12 weeks	via Augmentation Index
Endothelial Function	12 weeks	via plasma nitric oxide

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 19, 2026