RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07626086

Pilates Exercises on Balance, Fatigue and Quality of Life

Effect of Pilates Exercises on Balance, Fatigue and Quality of Life in Patients With Renal Transplantation

Sponsor

Cairo University

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Jan 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Renal Transplantation

Summary

Fifty patients of both genders with age 20- 50 year old suffering from physical and functional limitations after renal transplantation surgeries participated in this study. The participants were randomly distributed into two groups equal in number. Group (A): 25 patients who received Pilates exercises 3 times per week in addition to conventional physical therapy program with medical care for 12 weeks while control group (group B) (n =25) who received conventional physical therapy program with medical care for 12 weeks.

Eligibility

Min Age: 20 YearsMax Age: 50 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying Conventional physical therapy program and Pilates Exercises for people with renal transplantation. The study is currently recruiting participants at 2 locations. People eligible for this study include aged 20 Years to 50 Years.

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Interventions

OTHERPilates Exercises

Pilates exercises consisted of three parts: warm-up, the main part, and relaxation. During the warm-up phase, exercises aimed at improving respiration and increasing the range of motion were performed. The main phase consisted of Pilates exercises for the center of force and strengthening of the articular, pelvic, trunk, and limb muscles by 13 exercises: Bridging, Hundred, Roll Up, One Leg Circle (both ways), Rocker with closed legs, Single Straight Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch, Spine Stretch Forward, Single Leg Kick, Side Kick up and down, Side Kick circles, Rest position (stretch and relaxation), and Curling. During the relaxation phase, stretching, relaxation, and breathing exercises were performed 3 times per week for 12 weeks.

OTHERConventional physical therapy program

Conventional physical therapy program (aerobic walking program, low intensity strengthening Exs, stretching Exs) and medical care (analgesics, antibiotics, wound care) for 12 weeks.