Plyometric vs Resistance Training for Trunk Balance in Children With Spina Bifida
NCT ID: NCT07125807
Last Updated: 2025-08-15
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
28 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-03-01
2025-07-30
Brief Summary
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Methods: This randomized controlled trial (RCT) enrolled 28 children (aged 6-12 years) with lumbar-level SB, randomized to plyometric (n=14) or resistance (n=14) exercise groups for an 8-week intervention (3 days/week) alongside standard rehabilitation. Primary outcomes included Trunk Control Measurement Scale (TCMS) for static/dynamic sitting and reaching, and Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) for overall balance. Secondary outcomes included ambulation levels via Hoffer classification.
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Detailed Description
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To compare the effectiveness of upper extremity plyometric versus resistance exercises in enhancing trunk balance among children with lumbar-level Spina Bifida (SB).
Methods:
This randomized controlled trial included 28 children (aged 6-12 years) diagnosed with lumbar-level SB. Participants were randomly assigned to either a plyometric exercise group (n = 14) or a resistance exercise group (n = 14). Both groups received an 8-week intervention (three sessions per week) in addition to their standard rehabilitation programs.
Primary outcomes were assessed using the Trunk Control Measurement Scale (TCMS)-evaluating static sitting, dynamic sitting, and reaching control-and the Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) to assess overall balance capabilities. Secondary outcomes included ambulation status, measured using the Hoffer classification.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Plyometric
plyometric exercises for trunk and sitting balance
upper extremity plyometric exercises
upper extremity plyometric exercises in neuro rehabilitation
Resistance
resistance exercises for trunk and sitting balance
upper extremity resistance exercises
upper extremity resistance exercises in neuro rehabilitation
Interventions
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upper extremity plyometric exercises
upper extremity plyometric exercises in neuro rehabilitation
upper extremity resistance exercises
upper extremity resistance exercises in neuro rehabilitation
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Aged 6 to 15 years,
* IQ of 50 or higher based on the SPARCLE cognitive assessment
Exclusion Criteria
* Tethered cord syndrome or syringomyelia,
* Insufficient sitting balance,
* Upper extremity spasticity or contractures,
* Severe visual or hearing impairments
6 Years
15 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Okan University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Ozgur Surenkok
Assit.Professor
Locations
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istanbul Okan University
Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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61351342/020-512
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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