CompletedNot Applicable

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

Turkey (Türkiye)28 participantsStarted 2025-03-01

Plain-language 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.

Who can participate

Age range6 Years – 15 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * The study included children diagnosed with lumbar-level Spina Bifida, * Aged 6 to 15 years, * IQ of 50 or higher based on the SPARCLE cognitive assessment Exclusion Criteria: * History of shunt infection or revision, * Tethered cord syndrome or syringomyelia, * Insufficient sitting balance, * Upper extremity spasticity or contractures, * Severe visual or hearing impairments

What they're measuring

Trunk Control Measurement Scale (TCMS)

Timeframe: Day 1, right before starting treatment and right after finishing the treatment (4 weeks). using questionary scores

Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS)

Timeframe: Day 1, right before starting treatment and right after finishing the treatment (4 weeks). using questionarry scores

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07125807

SponsorOkan University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-07-20

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