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CTRI Number  CTRI/2025/09/095024 [Registered on: 18/09/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 17/09/2025
Post Graduate Thesis  Yes 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Physiotherapy (Not Including YOGA) 
Study Design  Randomized, Parallel Group Trial 
Public Title of Study   How Mat Pilates Helps Improve Balance, Core Strength, and Body Shape in Overweight Young Women with Anterior Pelvic Tilt 
Scientific Title of Study   Effectiveness of Mat Pilates on Dynamic Balance, Core Endurance and Waist-Hip Ratio Among Obese Young Female Adults with Anterior Pelvic Tilt: An Experimental Study. 
Trial Acronym  NIL 
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
NIL  NIL 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Himani Mukesh Basha 
Designation  PG Student  
Affiliation  Parul Institute of Physiotherapy  
Address  306, Physiotherapy Department, Parul Institute of Physiotherapy, Parul University, PO. Limda, Tal. Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat

Vadodara
GUJARAT
391760
India 
Phone  07387240775  
Fax    
Email  himanibasha119@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
Name  Himani Mukesh Basha 
Designation  PG Student  
Affiliation  Parul Institute of Physiotherapy  
Address  306, Physiotherapy Department, Parul Institute of Physiotherapy, Parul University, PO. Limda, Tal. Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat


GUJARAT
391760
India 
Phone  07387240775  
Fax    
Email  himanibasha119@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
Name  Himani Mukesh Basha 
Designation  PG Student  
Affiliation  Parul Institute of Physiotherapy  
Address  306, Physiotherapy Department, Parul Institute of Physiotherapy, Parul University, PO. Limda, Tal. Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat


GUJARAT
391760
India 
Phone  07387240775  
Fax    
Email  himanibasha119@gmail.com  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
Parul Institute of Physiotherapy, Parul University, P.O. Limda, Tal. Waghodia, Dist. Vadodara- 391760, Gujarat State, India. 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  NA 
Address  Na 
Type of Sponsor  Other [] 
 
Details of Secondary Sponsor  
Name  Address 
NIL  NIL 
 
Countries of Recruitment     India  
Sites of Study  
No of Sites = 1  
Name of Principal Investigator  Name of Site  Site Address  Phone/Fax/Email 
Dr Himani Basha  Parul University  306, Physiotherapy Department, Parul Institute of Physiotherapy, Parul University, PO. Limda, Tal. Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat
Vadodara
GUJARAT 
7387240775

himanibasha119@gmail.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
PUIECHR  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Healthy Human Volunteers  Obese young female adults. 
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
Type  Name  Details 
Intervention  Mat Pilates  Abdominal Bracing One Leg Circle Shoulder Bridge Pelvic Clock Side Kick Up & Down Side Kick Small Circle Bicycle Single Straight Leg Stretch Double Straight Leg Stretch Side Bend Criss Cross The Saw One Leg Kick Double Leg Kick  
Comparator Agent  Physiotherapy Exercises  Kegels exercise Static quadriceps Static glutes Static back Pelvic bridging Trunk rotators Cat and camel Bird dog exercises Dynamic core 
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  18.00 Year(s)
Age To  30.00 Year(s)
Gender  Female 
Details  Obese young female adults (18-30year) age group.
Individuals with anterior pelvic tilt identified using an inclinometer with an angle of inclination exceeding 13 degree upto 20.
Willingness to participate by signed consent.
BMI indicating obesity greater than 25 according to Asian scale.
WHR greater than 0.80 according to Katch & Katch.
Y Balance Test:
Anterior Reach: lesser than 78 percentage of limb length.
Posteromedial Reach: lesser than 82 percentage of limb length.
Posterolateral Reach: lesser than 83 percentage of limb length 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  History of Major Surgery (Laminectomy, Discectomy, Pelvic Surgeries, etc.)
Pregnancy
Cardiovascular conditions: such as uncontrolled hypertension, recent myocardial infarction.
Chronic illnesses affecting balance or mobility.
Musculoskeletal disorders (Severe Scoliosis, advanced arthritis or any joint deformities.)
 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence    
Method of Concealment    
Blinding/Masking    
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Dynamic Balance- Y balance test  4 weeks 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Core endurance   4 weeks  
waist hip ratio  4 weeks 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="42"
Sample Size from India="42" 
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" 
Phase of Trial   N/A 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   30/09/2025 
Date of Study Completion (India) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Date of First Enrollment (Global)  Date Missing 
Date of Study Completion (Global) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Estimated Duration of Trial   Years="0"
Months="6"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)   Not Yet Recruiting 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Not Yet Recruiting 
Publication Details   N/A 
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?  

Response - NO
Brief Summary  
Obesity is a significant public health concern, linked to a multitude of chronic conditions, including musculoskeletal disorders such as anterior pelvic tilt (APT). Addressing these disorders is essential to improve overall health and quality of life in this population. Anterior pelvic tilt alters normal biomechanical function, leading to muscle imbalances, increased lumbar lordosis, and reduced functional mobility. This can severely affect daily activities and overall physical performance, necessitating targeted interventions to correct pelvic alignment and enhance mobility. Dynamic balance is critical for maintaining stability during movement and preventing falls. Obese individuals with APT are at a higher risk of balance impairments, making it crucial to identify effective strategies to enhance dynamic balance and reduce fall risk. While Pilates is recognized for its benefits in improving core strength and balance, there is limited research specifically examining its effectiveness in obese young adults with APT. Strengthening the core muscles is fundamental in improving dynamic balance. This study will investigate how a mat Pilates program, focusing on core stability, can help obese young adults with APT achieve better balance.
 
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