Does Reformer Pilates Exercise Improve Cognitive Functions in Sedentary Women?

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The reformer is an apparatus on which to perform the foot work and the body in a comfortable, non weight-bearing supine position and keeps the muscles in balance. Studies on Pilates generally include individuals with chronic diseases, geriatric and obese individuals also active women. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of reformer Pilates exercises on cognitive functions in sedentary women

Detailed Description
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A total of 44 sedentary women aged between 24-50 will be randomized into two groups. The reformer Pilates group will receivea 6-week exercise program (45 minutes/twice per week) , while the participants in the control group will be selected from those on the exercise list who will start exercise after the study finishes, but are on a waiting exercise program list. Outcomes measured before and after the interventions are, right/left discrimination and scores of two questionnaires: Stroop Test and The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.

Official Title
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Does Reformer Pilates Exercise Improve Cognitive Functions in Sedentary Women? A Randomized Controlled Study.

Conditions
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Reformer Pilates Exercise, Cognitive Performans

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Reformer pilates exercise


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 44 sedentary women aged 25-50 years without regular exercise habits Exclusion Criteria: Individuals who cannot participate to the exercise program regularly, those with a serious musculoskeletal or neurological history, individuals with communication and emotional problems

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 25 Years
Maximum Age: 50 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: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Interventional Model Description: prospective randomized controlled study
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Other: Reformer pilates group<br>Reformer pilates | Other: Reformer pilates exercise<br>* The reformer Pilates group will receivea 6-week exercise program (45 minutes/twice per week) , while the participants in the control group will be selected from those on the exercise list who will start exercise after the study finishes, but are on a waiting exercise program list<br>|
| Other: Control group<br>intervention waiting group | Other: Reformer pilates exercise<br>* The reformer Pilates group will receivea 6-week exercise program (45 minutes/twice per week) , while the participants in the control group will be selected from those on the exercise list who will start exercise after the study finishes, but are on a waiting exercise program list<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Demographic information | Demographic information such as age, height, weight, education level and smoking of all individuals participating in the study will be questioned. | Up to one month | 
| Stroop Test | The Stroop Test Form will be used to evaluate the cognitive functions of the participants such as attention, reaction inhibition, and information processing. | Up to one month | 
| Right-Left Discrimination | Motor imaging technique left/right discrimination will be used as cognitive evaluation. | Up to one month | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Assessment of sleep quality and disorder | The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index will be used to evaluate the sleep quality and disorder of the individuals participating in the study in the past month. | Up to one month |