Comparison of Core Stability, Body Awareness, Pelvic Health, Sleep, and Quality of Life in Physically Active Women With and Without Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome

August 5, 2026 updated by: Ezgi Türkmen, Health Institutes of Turkey
Aim of the study was to compare physically active women with and without Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) in terms of core stability, body awareness, pelvic health, sleep, and quality of life, and to reveal the possible effects of the presence of PMOS on these parameters despite physical activity.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Detailed Description

The study plans to include female participants who have been regularly practicing Pilates at least twice a week for at least three months at a designated Pilates studio. Data on participants' socio-demographic characteristics, core stability, body awareness, pelvic floor function, sleep, and quality of life will be collected. This research study is designed as an observational and cross-sectional evaluation study.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

50

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Participants with Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome & Healthy Adults

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Being a woman aged 18-40 with a diagnosis of PMOS (n=25).
  • Being a healthy woman aged 18-40 (n=25).
  • Having practiced Pilates regularly for at least three months, at least twice a week.
  • Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Being pregnant or in the first 6 months postpartum.
  • Being in menopause.
  • Having any other diagnosed gynecological pathology.
  • Having any significant physical limitations that would prevent the tests from being performed.
  • Having any diagnosed psychological disorder that would hinder communication.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Group I
Paricipants with Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome
Group II
Healthy Adult Participants

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Forearm Plank Test
Time Frame: Baseline
The purpose of this test is to measure the core stability, or endurance, of the trunk muscles. Participants are asked to keep their body in a straight line against gravity with their forearms on the ground and their toes touching the ground, and to maintain their posture without changing position by contracting their abdominal muscles. The time (in seconds) spent in this position is measured and recorded with a stopwatch.
Baseline
Side Bridge Test
Time Frame: Baseline
The participant lies on their side with their elbow and forearm placed on the ground at shoulder level. Legs and feet are placed on top of each other, forming a straight line. The individual lifts their hips off the ground against gravity, bringing their body into a side bridge position parallel to the ground. Both sides (right/left) are tested separately. The time (in seconds) spent in this position is measured and recorded with a stopwatch.
Baseline
Body Awareness Questionnaire (BAQ)
Time Frame: Baseline
BAQ is an 18-item self-report scale designed to measure how attentive the participants are to normal, non-emotional internal bodily processes. It evaluates the sensitivity to everyday bodily cycles (like sleep and hunger), ability to detect subtle changes, and capacity to anticipate physical reactions. Typically takes about 3 to 5 minutes. Items are generally rated on a 1 to 7 scale, with higher total scores indicating greater perceived condence and accuracy in monitoring the physical state over time.
Baseline
Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20 (PFDI-20)
Time Frame: Baseline
This scale, which assesses pelvic floor-related symptoms and pelvic functionality, consists of three subscales: POPDI-6, CRADI-8, and UDI-6. The average of the responses for each subscale is calculated and multiplied by 25 to create a standard score on a scale of 0-100 for each subscale. The total PFDI-20 score is obtained by summing the scores of the three subscales and ranges from 0 to 300. Higher scores indicate more symptoms and discomfort.
Baseline
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)
Time Frame: Baseline
This scale was developed to assess sleep quality and disturbances over a one-month period. The 18 items included in the scoring are grouped into 7 components. Some components are represented by a single item, while others are obtained by combining several items. Each item is rated on a scale of 0-3, and the scores of each component are added together to obtain a total score between 0-21. A higher total score indicates poor sleep quality, while a score above 5 generally indicates poor sleep quality.
Baseline
WHO - Quality of Life - Brief (WHOQOL-BREF)
Time Frame: Baseline
The World Health Organization-developed quality of life assessment tool helps evaluate an individual's overall health status. It consists of 26 questions, each scored on a 5-point Likert scale from 1 (very poor) to 5 (very good). The scale covers four core areas of life: physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environment. It also includes two additional items that assess an individual's overall quality of life and health satisfaction. Raw scores are converted into a total score on a scale of 0-100 using a formula. Higher scores indicate a higher perceived quality of life.
Baseline

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Health Institutes of Turkey

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

August 5, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

September 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

September 1, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 27, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 30, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

August 5, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

August 6, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 5, 2026

Last Verified

August 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • ETurkmen0426

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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