Pilates versus regular exercise for frail older adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two types of exercise classes — regular exercise versus Pilates — to see which better improves strength and balance in older adults who are frail or pre-frail. You would attend exercise sessions for a period of time, and the goal is to help you feel stronger and improve your daily function.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 60 years or older.
- You are considered frail or pre-frail based on a simple screening scale (FRAIL Scale).
- You score 24 or higher on the Mini-Mental State Examination, a quick test of memory and thinking.
- You do not have unstable heart disease (like severe chest pain or breathlessness at rest).
- You have not had physical therapy or rehabilitation in the last 6 months.
- You have no severe nerve, muscle, or bone conditions that make it hard to move on your own, and you have not had major mobility surgery in the past 6 to 12 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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