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NCT07728578

Overview

NCT ID: NCT07728578
Lead Sponsor: Horus UniversityOTHER
Official Title: Effect of Pilates Training Versus High Intensity Interval Training on Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Asthmatic Patients
Brief Summary: To compare the effect of Pilates Training Versus High Intensity Interval Training on Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Asthmatic Patients.
Conditions: Asthma
Interventions: Pilates exercises
low-volume high-intensity interval training
diaphragmatic breathing exercise.

Status and Timeline

Status: Not yet recruiting
Last Update Posted: Jul 27, 2026Actual
Start Date: Jul 25, 2026Estimated
Primary Completion Date: Nov 1, 2026Estimated
Completion Date

Participation Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study: Adult (18-64)
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No
Eligibility Criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

51 patients diagnosed with a clinical diagnosis of asthma and a history of respiratory illness, aged between 30 and 40 years.

Medically stable and capable of performing physical exercise.

All participants provided written informed consent before enrollment.

body mass index 25.0 - 29.9 (overweight)

Patients with partially controlled asthma according to the Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ) from 0 to 1.5.

Exclusion Criteria:

Participants with musculoskeletal limitations, cardiovascular instability, or any contraindications to exercise were excluded.

Uncontrolled hypertension.

Cognitive impaired patients.

Severe Anemic patients.

Pregnancy.

Recent cardiothoracic surgery.

Study Plan

Study Type: Interventional
Phase: Not Applicable
Enrollment: 51Estimated
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single

Contacts and Locations

Central Contacts: Ghidaa Elmahdi Eldomiaty, Assistant lecturerContact
gelmahdi@horus.edu.eg

Similar Studies

Participant Group/Arms

Pilates exercisesExperimental

Patients will receive Pilates exercises administered to Group A include five movements: The Hundred, Single Leg Stretch, Side Kick, Toe Taps, and Leg Pull Front all performed with structured breathing patterns to emphasize respiratory control and core stabilization.

Other: Pilates exercises

Other: diaphragmatic breathing exercise.

low-volume high-intensity interval trainingExperimental

Patients will receive low-volume high-intensity interval training. Participants will perform 3-minute High Intensity Interval Training intervals on a treadmill at 85- 90% of heart rate reserve, each followed by 2 minutes of moderate-intensity active recovery at 60% -70% of eart rate reserve. The total time spent in the exercise session is 25-30 minutes.

Other: low-volume high-intensity interval training

Diaphragmatic breathing exercisesActive Comparator

Diaphragmatic breathing exercises involve inhaling slowly through the nose while keeping the chest still and allowing the diaphragm to move the stomach. This is performed in a supine position, with one hand on the chest and the other on the belly, ensuring minimal chest movement. Practitioners typically inhale and exhale over six seconds each.

Other: diaphragmatic breathing exercise.