Mat Pilates and Vascular Function in Obese Females

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Conditions studied: Obese, Elevated Blood Pressure

In brief

Obesity is associated with progressive decreases in arterial health and function. It is crucial to prevent or reduce the negative effects of aging on the vasculature by implementing appropriate lifestyle interventions, such as exercise training. We examined the effects of a Mat Pilates training (MPT) regimen on arterial stiffness (pulse wave velocity, PWV), blood pressure (BP), wave reflection (AIx) and endothelial function in obese premenopausal women with elevated BP.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03907384

Run by

Marymount University

People needed

28

Starts

2018-04-01

Expected to finish

2018-10-30

Last updated by the study team

2020-10-30

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 35. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• body mass index 30-40 kg/m2
• <1 h of regular exercise per week in the previous year
• systolic/diastolic BP: 120-129mm Hg systolic BP and ˂ 80 mm Hg for diastolic BP
• Nonsmokers

You may not qualify if…

• body mass index ˂30 and ≥40 kg/m2
• chronic diseases
• taking oral contraceptives
• pregnancy

Where it is running

• University of Nebraska — Omaha, Nebraska, United States

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