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

Sponsor

Ankara Medipol University (Other)

Overall Status

Completed

CT.gov ID

NCT05309486

Collaborator

(none)

Enrollment

Location

Arms

2.3

Actual Duration (Months)

25.2

Patients Per Site Per Month

Study Details

Study Description

Brief 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.

Condition or Disease	Intervention/Treatment	Phase
Healthy Lifestyle Health Behavior	Other: Online and Face-to-face Pilates trainings	N/A

Detailed 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.

Study Design

Study Type:

Interventional

Actual Enrollment :

58 participants

Allocation:

Randomized

Intervention Model:

Parallel Assignment

Intervention Model Description:

Using a computer program, the investigators randomly placed individuals who completed the initial assessment into the online pilates group (OPG) or face-to-face pilates group (FPG).Using a computer program, the investigators randomly placed individuals who completed the initial assessment into the online pilates group (OPG) or face-to-face pilates group (FPG).

Masking:

Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)

Masking Description:

Participants were evaluated at the beginning of the study and 8 weeks later by an experienced physical therapist blind to randomization. The group participants belonged to was not disclosed to the participants from the initial assessment to the end.

Primary Purpose:

Treatment

Official Title:

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

Actual Study Start Date :

Mar 15, 2022

Actual Primary Completion Date :

May 21, 2022

Actual Study Completion Date :

May 24, 2022

Arms and Interventions

Arm	Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Online pilates group Online pilates, which lasts for eight weeks, three days a week for 1 hour, will be carried out by Australian Pilates and Physiotherapy Institute certified and experienced Ph.D. Physiotherapist Halil Ibrahim Bulguroglu. Microsoft Teams program will be used to implement the online practice method. The individuals in both pilates exercise groups will be divided into six small groups of 3 or 4 people to make the exercises more effective. In this study, the program will be 15 minutes of warm-up, 30 minutes of pilates, and 15 minutes of cool-down and stretching exercises. The exercises will be performed in ten repetitions. The same exercises will be applied in online pilates and face-to-face pilates trainings.	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.
Active Comparator: Face-to-face pilates group Face-to-face pilates training, which lasts for a total of 8 weeks, 3 days a week for 1 hour, will be carried out by Australian Pilates and Physiotherapy Institute certified and experienced Ph.D. Physiotherapist Halil Ibrahim Bulguroglu. Face-to-face pilates training will be held at Ankara Medipol University. To make the exercises more effective, the individuals in both pilates exercise groups will be divided into six small groups of 3 or 4 people. In this study, the program will be 15 minutes of warm-up, 30 minutes of pilates exercises, 15 minutes of cool-down and stretching exercises, and the exercises will be performed as 10 repetitions. The same exercises will be applied in online pilates and face-to-face pilates trainings.	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.

Arm

Intervention/Treatment

Experimental: Online pilates group

Online pilates, which lasts for eight weeks, three days a week for 1 hour, will be carried out by Australian Pilates and Physiotherapy Institute certified and experienced Ph.D. Physiotherapist Halil Ibrahim Bulguroglu. Microsoft Teams program will be used to implement the online practice method. The individuals in both pilates exercise groups will be divided into six small groups of 3 or 4 people to make the exercises more effective. In this study, the program will be 15 minutes of warm-up, 30 minutes of pilates, and 15 minutes of cool-down and stretching exercises. The exercises will be performed in ten repetitions. The same exercises will be applied in online pilates and face-to-face pilates trainings.

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.

Active Comparator: Face-to-face pilates group

Face-to-face pilates training, which lasts for a total of 8 weeks, 3 days a week for 1 hour, will be carried out by Australian Pilates and Physiotherapy Institute certified and experienced Ph.D. Physiotherapist Halil Ibrahim Bulguroglu. Face-to-face pilates training will be held at Ankara Medipol University. To make the exercises more effective, the individuals in both pilates exercise groups will be divided into six small groups of 3 or 4 people. In this study, the program will be 15 minutes of warm-up, 30 minutes of pilates exercises, 15 minutes of cool-down and stretching exercises, and the exercises will be performed as 10 repetitions. The same exercises will be applied in online pilates and face-to-face pilates trainings.

Other: Online and Face-to-face Pilates trainings

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

Core muscle endurance- Baseline [Assessment will be conducted before the intervention]
Mcgill core endurance tests
Core muscle endurance- Post intervention [Assessment will be conducted immediately after the intervention]
Mcgill core endurance tests
Depression - Baseline [Assessment will be conducted before the intervention]
Beck Depression Scale (BDI). The score range in BDI, which is a 21-item self-evaluation type scale, is 0-63.
Depression - Post intervention [Assessment will be conducted immediately after the intervention]
Beck Depression Scale (BDI). The score range in BDI, which is a 21-item self-evaluation type scale, is 0-63.
Quality of life - Baseline [Assessment will be conducted before the 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.
Quality of life - Post intervention [Assessment will be conducted immediately after the 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.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:

25 Years to 40 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study:

All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

Yes

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.

Contacts and Locations

Locations

	Site	City	State	Country	Postal Code
1	Ankara Medipol University	Altındağ	Ankara	Turkey	06050

Sponsors and Collaborators

Ankara Medipol University

Investigators

Principal Investigator: HALIL IB BULGUROGLU, PHD PT, Ankara Medipol University

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Publications

None provided.

Responsible Party:

Halil Ibrahim Bulguroglu, Assistant Professor, Ankara Medipol University

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:

NCT05309486

Other Study ID Numbers:

First Posted:

Apr 4, 2022

Last Update Posted:

May 25, 2022

Last Verified:

May 1, 2022

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:

Keywords provided by Halil Ibrahim Bulguroglu, Assistant Professor, Ankara Medipol University

Study Results

No Results Posted as of May 25, 2022