STABLE Pilates for Hypermobility
Pilates for Hypermobility: A Pilot Feasibility Study
Brigham and Women's Hospital
100 participants
Jul 1, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study is looking at whether Pilates-based exercise can help with hypermobility-related symptoms, like pain.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria7
- ≥ 18 years old;
- Self-reported hypermobility with confirmed or suspected diagnosis of hEDS/HSD;
- Self-reported persistent pain ≥ 3 months;
- A minimum of 3/10 self-reported pain intensity in the past week
- Able to get on and off the floor without assistance;
- Able to communicate fluently in English; and
- Able to provide written, informed consent
Exclusion Criteria8
- Regular ongoing mind-body practice (e.g. Tai chi, yoga, pilates) defined as a regular weekly practice of at least 20min/week over the past 6 months;
- Recent surgery or acute bone, joint or nerve injury (<6 months);
- Have a history of a severe or progressive neurological or movement disorder;
- Pregnant, planning to become pregnant during the study, or currently breast feeding;
- Unable to get on and off the floor without assistance;
- Unable to complete study procedures due to cognitive impairment;
- Unable to provide written, informed consent; or
- Currently participating in or planning to participate in another physical activity, mind-body or pain-related intervention research study in the next 4 months.
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Interventions
Pilates is a gentle mind-body exercise with an emphasis on muscular control, postural awareness, and breathing that may be particularly well-suited for managing hypermobility. Exercises are mostly floor-based and focus on developing muscular strength and stability which may improve pain and symptom management
Educational seminars pertaining to hypermobility symptom management
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NCT07464093