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NCT Number: NCT03443050

Training on Unstable Surfaces and Effects on the Balance of Healthy Young People

The objective of this study is to determine the effects on balance and postural control produced by the implementation of a training program that includes work with unstable surfaces in its methods. It also seeks to quantify to what extent the benefits exceed those achieved with a training of similar characteristics, but implemented on a stable surface. An intensive program is proposed, whose target population is young adults.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy

Age range

18 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Valencia. Facultat de Fisioterapia

Valencia, 46010, Spain

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Healthy young adults aged between 18 and 30

Exclusion criteria

  • Professional athlete
  • Musculoskeletal injury in the last 12 months (i.e. sprain, bone fracture)
  • Known balance disorders including vertigo, central or vestibular limitations

Treatment and study plan

Unstable

Other

This group will train over unstable surfaces to enhance balance abilities

Other names: Experimental

Stable

Other

This group will train over stable surface to enhance balance abilities

Other names: Control

Primary outcomes

  1. Y-balance test

    Time frame: change from baseline to end of intervention (4weeks)

    Dynamic balance. The maximum length in cm achieved for each leg in the anterior, posterior-lateral and medial-lateral positions will be recorded.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Posturography (1)

    Time frame: change from baseline to end of intervention (4weeks)

    A force T-plate platform will be used to assess posture in terms of sway area (mm2)

  2. Posturography (2)

    Time frame: change from baseline to end of intervention (4weeks)

    A force T-plate platform will be used to assess posture in terms of mean velocity (m/s)

  3. Emery test

    Time frame: change from baseline to end of intervention (4weeks)

    Static balance and proprioception as measured with the eyes closed to keep balance with one leg over an Airex(R) balance pad. The time in seconds will be recorded.

  4. Functional reach

    Time frame: change from baseline to end of intervention (4weeks)

    Test of stability, measured as the distance reached when leaning forward without falling (cm)

Other outcomes

  1. Jumping sideways test

    Time frame: change from baseline to end of intervention (4weeks)

    Test of agility. Evaluates motor coordination under the pressure of time of implementation. The jumps in 15 seconds are recorded

  2. T-agility test

    Time frame: change from baseline to end of intervention (4weeks)

    Evaluation of the performance of the change of direction, as well as the speed and power of the lower extremities

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Valencia

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Training on Unstable Surfaces and Effects on the Balance of Healthy Young People, a Randomized Clinical Trial

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Feb 22, 2018
Registry last updated
Mar 7, 2019

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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