NCT07125807

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

Upper Extremity Plyometric Versus Resistance Exercises to Enhance Trunk Balance in Children With Spina Bifida: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 28 (actual)
• Sponsor: Okan University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 6 Years – 15 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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.

Detailed description

Objective: 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

• Spina Bifida
• Balance Changes

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	upper extremity plyometric exercises	upper extremity plyometric exercises in neuro rehabilitation
OTHER	upper extremity resistance exercises	upper extremity resistance exercises in neuro rehabilitation

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-03-01
• Primary completion: 2025-07-20
• Completion: 2025-07-30
• First posted: 2025-08-15
• Last updated: 2025-08-15

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)