NCT07875400Not yet recruiting
High Intensity Interval Training Versus Mat Pilates in Women With PCOS
Effects of High Intensity Interval Training Versus Mat Pilates on Body Composition, Physical Fitness and Quality of Life in Women With Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 15 Oct 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age and is associated with obesity, insulin resistance, poor physical fitness, and reduced quality of life. This randomized controlled trial will examine how High intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Mat Pilates effect body composition, physical fitness, and quality of life in women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) . A total of 60 participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups; HIIT, Mat Pilates, or a control group. Each intervention will run for eight weeks, with body composition, physical fitness, and quality of life measured both before and after the program to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of the two exercise intervention.
- Status (registry)
- Not yet recruiting
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 60 (estimated)
- First submitted
- 16 Sept 2026
- Start date
- Oct 2026
- Primary completion date
- Jun 2027
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- NCT number
- NCT07875400
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Planned participants: 60
- From Oct 2026 to the primary completion date, Jun 2027
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Who cannot take part
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Prior treatment
- Recent pelvic or abdominal surgery.
- Currently on structured exercise program or hormonal therapy.
Other illness
- Diagnosed endocrine disorders (e.g., thyroid disorders, Cushing syndrome)
- Diagnosed cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, or metabolic diseases.
Other
- Pregnancy or planning pregnancy
Who the study is looking for
- Women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) as per Rotterdam Criteria.
- Sedentary or low physical activity level.
- Willing to participate and provide informed consent.
Age in the registry: 18 years to 35 years · Sex: Female · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
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| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riphah International University Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Islamabad | Pakistan | Unknown status |
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