The Influence of Pilates Exercises Training Volume on Metabolic Outcomes in Dyslipidemic Women.

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The aim of the present study was to assess the influence of different volumes of Pilates training exercises on metabolic, blood pressure (BP), functional physical fitness (PF) and quality of life (QL) outcomes in postmenopausal dyslipidemic women. In total, 26 women participated in the controlled clinical trial, being allocated into three groups: high volume group (HVG; n=9), low volume group (LVG; n=11) and control group (CG, n=6). HVG performed four weekly sessions and LVG performed only twice a week, during 10 weeks with 45 to 55 minutes per session. Before and after the intervention period, metabolic, BP, PF, QL and cardiovascular risk score (CRS) outcomes were measured. The results were described by mean values with lower and upper limits (95% confidence interval). Comparisons between groups and intra-groups were performed adopting Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) method, with post hoc of Bonferroni and significance level of ɑ=0,05.

Official Title
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The Influence of Pilates Exercises Training Volume on Metabolic, Physical Fitness and Quality of Life Outcomes in Dyslipidemic Women: A Controlled Clinical Trial.

Conditions
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Dyslipidemias

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: High Volume Group
* Other: Low Volume Group
* Other: Control Group


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Dyslipidemic, postmenopausal and sedentary. Exclusion Criteria: Women taking statins and smokers.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 60 Years
Maximum Age: 75 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Interventional Model Description: A CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL
Masking: Double


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: High Volume Group<br>Performed four weekly sessions, during 10 weeks with 45 to 55 minutes per session. | Other: High Volume Group<br>* Performed four weekly session, during 10 weeks with 45 to 55 minutes per session.<br>|
| Experimental: Low Volume Group<br>Performed only twice a week, during 10 weeks with 45 to 55 minutes per session. | Other: Low Volume Group<br>* Performed only twice a week, during 10 weeks with 45 to 55 minutes per session.<br>|
| Placebo Comparator: Control Group<br>Did not exercise, during 10 weeks. | Other: Control Group<br>* Did not exercise, during 10 weeks.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Metabolic outcomes | Cholesterol (mg/dl) | 10 weeks | 
| Metabolic outcomes | Low-density lipoprotein (mg/dl) | 10 weeks | 
| Metabolic outcomes | Triglycerides (mg/dl) | 10 weeks | 
| Metabolic outcomes | High-density lipoprotein (mg/dl) | 10 weeks | 
| Metabolic outcomes | TC/HDL ratio | 10 weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Secondary outcomes | Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 10 weeks | 
| Secondary outcomes | Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 10 weeks | 
| Secondary outcomes | Functional physical fitness | 10 weeks | 
| Secondary outcomes | Quality of life | 10 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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training volume, elderly, lipid profile, postmenopausal