Effects of core stability training using pilates on core muscle strength, pulmonary function, and cardio-respiratory fitness in the elderly.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20260304009

Enrollment

Registered

2026-03-04

Start date

2024-09-30

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Core muscle weakness, age-related respiratory function decline, and reduced cardiorespiratory fitness in healthy older adults Mat Pilates training, Core Stability, Pulmonary Function, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Older Adults, Randomized Controlled Trial, 6-Minute Walk Test, Mat Pilates, Healthy Aging.

Interventions

Participants performed 60-minute Mat Pilates sessions, 3 times per week for 8 weeks. Each session included a 10-minute warm-up, 40 minutes of core stability exercises at 55-70 percent Heart Rate Reser

Experimental Behavioral,Active Comparator Behavioral,No Intervention No treatment

Mat Pilates Training Program,Aerobic Training Program,Control Group

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

60 Years to 77 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy older adults aged between 60 and 77 years. 2. Non-smokers who are capable of independent movement and activities of daily living. 3. Individuals who have not engaged in any structured exercise programs for at least the past 6 months. 4. Individuals who have not taken any dietary supplements for at least the past 6 months.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Presence of severe cardiovascular or respiratory diseases. 2. Acute musculoskeletal conditions such as spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, or gout. 3. Individuals with uncontrolled hypertension. 4. Any medical condition that may interfere with exercise safety as determined by a specialist.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Core Stability (Core Endurance) Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8). Measured by the Prone Bridge (Plank) Test. The total time in seconds that the participant can maintain a neutral spine position is recorded.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Pulmonary Function Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8). Measured via a calibrated computerized spirometer following ATS guidelines. Key variables include FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, FEF25-75%, and MVV.,Cardiorespiratory Fitness Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8). Cardiorespiratory Fitness,Body Flexibility Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8). Assessed via the Sit-and-Reach test (lower body) and Back-Scratch test (upper body) measured in centimeters.	—

Measure

Time frame

Pulmonary Function Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8). Measured via a calibrated computerized spirometer following ATS guidelines. Key variables include FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, FEF25-75%, and MVV.,Cardiorespiratory Fitness Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8). Cardiorespiratory Fitness,Body Flexibility Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8). Assessed via the Sit-and-Reach test (lower body) and Back-Scratch test (upper body) measured in centimeters.

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Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactBulin Jirapongsatorn

Walailak University

oatbulinji@gmail.com075677417

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026