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Plyometric vs Resistance Training for Trunk Balance in Children With Spina Bifida

NCT07125807 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 28

Last updated 2025-08-15

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Objective: To compare the efficacy of upper extremity plyometric and resistance exercises in improving trunk balance in children with Spina Bifida (SB).

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.

Conditions

  • Spina Bifida
  • Balance Changes

Interventions

OTHER

upper extremity plyometric exercises

upper extremity plyometric exercises in neuro rehabilitation

OTHER

upper extremity resistance exercises

upper extremity resistance exercises in neuro rehabilitation

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Okan University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
15 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-03-01
Primary Completion
2025-07-20
Completion
2025-07-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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