Instructor Communication in Pilates for Adults With High Blood Pressure
Tests supportive instructor communication during Pilates in adults with high blood pressure.
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Registry title: Instructor Interpersonal Behaviours in Classical Pilates as a Pathway to Improve Blood Pressure Control and Well-being in Hypertensive Adults
Key facts
- Where
- Tomar, PortugalSee the site
Where in Portugal
- Pavilhão Municipal Patrícia Sampaio - TomarTomar, PortugalNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Instituto Politécnico de Leiria
- Trial code
- NCT07860437
- Record updated
- 8 October 2026
- Original description
The aim of this study is to investigate, during a Classical Pilates programme with participants suffering from high blood pressure, whether supportive communication from the instructor to the participant has any effect on the impact of the practice on physiological (blood pressure) and psychological (retention, motivation, quality of life and life satisfaction) variables, compared with neutral and routine communication.Read full original descriptionShow less
Instructor Interpersonal Behaviours in Classical Pilates as a Pathway to Improve Blood Pressure Control and Well-being in Hypertensive Adults
The aim of this study is to investigate, during a Classical Pilates programme with participants suffering from high blood pressure, whether supportive communication from the instructor to the participant has any effect on the impact of the practice on physiological (blood pressure) and psychological (retention, motivation, quality of life and life satisfaction) variables, compared with neutral and routine communication.
Inclusion: adults (≥18 years) with stage 1 or 2 hypertension (SBP 140-179 mmHg and/or DBP 90-119 mmHg) with confirmed diagnosis; stable medication regimen for ≥4 weeks; no regular Pilates practice in the last 6 months; capacity to provide informed consent.
Exclusion: recent change in antihypertensive medication (<4 weeks); individuals with uncontrolled hypertension (SBP ≥180 or DBP ≥120 mmHg); unstable cardiovascular disease; significant uncompensated musculoskeletal pathology; absolute contraindication to exercise; participation in another interventional study.