Effects of Core Exercises on Balance in People With and Without ACL Surgery

NCT ID: NCT07328139

Last Updated: 2026-01-12

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-02-22

Study Completion Date

2024-09-23

Brief Summary

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The main purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare the effects of an 8-week core stabilization exercise program on balance, trunk muscle endurance, and lower body strength.

The study includes two groups of participants: 15 individuals who have had Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery and 15 healthy individuals. Both groups will perform the same core stabilization exercises for 8 weeks, twice a week, under the supervision of a physiotherapist.

The goal is to determine if this exercise program improves balance and core strength in people who have had ACL surgery and to compare these results with those of healthy individuals performing the same exercises.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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ACL Reconstruction Group

Participants in this arm are individuals who have undergone unilateral Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery within the last 5 years. These participants will receive a core stabilization exercise program for 8 weeks, with supervised sessions held twice per week. The exercise program includes movements such as the Hundreds, clam exercise, plank, side plank, dead bug, and bridging.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Core Stabilization Exercise Program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Participants receive a supervised core stabilization exercise program for a duration of 8 weeks. Sessions are conducted twice per week by a physiotherapist. The program includes a set of standardized exercises such as the Hundreds, clam exercise, plank, side plank, dead bug exercise, curl-ups, and bridging.

Healthy Control Group

Participants in this arm are healthy individuals with no known history of lower extremity injury or surgery. This group is matched to the ACL Reconstruction Group. These participants will also receive the same core stabilization exercise program for 8 weeks, with supervised sessions held twice per week, to serve as a comparison group.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Core Stabilization Exercise Program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Participants receive a supervised core stabilization exercise program for a duration of 8 weeks. Sessions are conducted twice per week by a physiotherapist. The program includes a set of standardized exercises such as the Hundreds, clam exercise, plank, side plank, dead bug exercise, curl-ups, and bridging.

Interventions

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Core Stabilization Exercise Program

Participants receive a supervised core stabilization exercise program for a duration of 8 weeks. Sessions are conducted twice per week by a physiotherapist. The program includes a set of standardized exercises such as the Hundreds, clam exercise, plank, side plank, dead bug exercise, curl-ups, and bridging.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Aged between 18 and 65 years.
* Agreement to participate regularly in the 8-week exercise program.
* No contraindications to physical activity, as assessed by a medical professional.
* ACLR group: history of unilateral ACL reconstruction within the past five years.
* Control group: no known history of lower extremity injury or surgery.

Exclusion Criteria

* Any musculoskeletal or neurological condition affecting balance or core stabilization.
* Participation in a structured core stabilization exercise program within the previous six months.
* Any acute injury or systemic disease that may interfere with study participation.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Biruni University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Zeynep HOŞBAY

Head of the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Istanbul, Fatih, Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

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2023/361

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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