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NCT Number: NCT06673836

Comparative Study of Inclined Treadmill and Dynamic Cycling on Balace in Hearing Impaired Children.

Hearing loss is generally identified initially in life leading to difficulties in communication. In children, vestibular dysfunctions can cause a deficit in gross motor development and balance stability. At an early age, delayed gross motor development can cause impairment in the bilateral vestibular system and sensorineural hearing. The children with balance impairment cannot usually participate in physical activities. Running, cycling, hoping and leading to social isolation3. In Pakistan, 2.49% of the population suffers from some disability; the hearing loss population is 7.4%. In Pakistan, hearing loss is more reported in males as compared to females. According to the non-official data, nearly 1.2 in every 1000 Pakistani children suffer from moderate to severe bilateral hearing loss5. In this, 15% population is suffering from profound and nearly 85% from moderate to severe hearing loss.Children who have vestibular dysfunctions may experience many disorders of the vestibular system.Acute unilateral vestibular loss (AUVL) is the most frequent vestibular dysfunction. The etiology of acute unilateral vestibular loss is unknown, but the studies say it may be due to genetic and acquired causes (inflammatory and viral infections). The symptoms include static

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Key information

Conditions

Balance Assessment

Age range

8 year–10 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Riphah International University

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Asra Ghafoor, MS

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Imran Amjad, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

9233224390125

Muhammad Asif Javed, MS

CONTACT

[email protected]

About this study

This study seeks to provide a detailed understanding of the effects of dynamic cycling and inclined treadmill training on the motor skills of children with hearing impairments through an extensive review of relevant literature, careful data collection, and robust statistical analysis. The findings may assist parents, educators, and healthcare professionals in making informed choices about the most effective therapies to enhance mobility and overall development in children with hearing impairments. Ultimately, this research contributes to pediatric rehabilitation and promotes a holistic approach to addressing the specific needs of children with hearing loss.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

children of age 8 to 10 years consistency in hearing impairment ability to understand the command

Exclusion criteria

children with any acute or chronic disease recurrent falls history of any MSK disease

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Treatment and study plan

DYNAMIC CYCLING

Device

Balance Training: Exercises focused on improving coordination and balance, such as standing on one leg, walking on uneven surfaces, or using balance boards.

Core Strengthening: Strengthening core muscles helps children maintain stability during dynamic movements, such as walking or running.

Proprioceptive Training: Exercises that improve awareness of the body's position in space, such as obstacle courses or activities that challenge movement coordination.

Other names: Balance Training: Exercises focused on improving coordination and balance, such as standing on one leg, walking on uneven surfaces, or using balance boards. Core Strengthening: Strengthening core musc, inclined treadmill training is a powerful tool for addressing the balance and gait challenges faced by hearing-impaired children. Through gradual and progressive training, this intervention helps to s

INCLINED TREAD MILL

Device

Dynamic Cycling: Refers to the fluctuating nature of movement patterns, often used in therapies like stationary biking or recumbe.nt cycling, where the intensity and resistance vary. Dynamic cycling can also refer to training that involves alternating between high and low-intensity phases or cycling between different positions (sitting, standing) or speeds during the activity

Other names: dynamic cyling

Primary outcomes

  1. Dynamic gate index

    Time frame: 10-15 min

    The Dynamic Gait Index was developed by Anne Shumway-Cook (1995) and has been used with older adults to determine their likelihood of falling. Scores of 19 and less are related to falls in older adults. It tests 8 facets of gait and can be used with an assistive device.

  2. CTSIB TEST

    Time frame: 10 min

    The test is the therapist's version of the Computerized Dynamic Post urography which attempts to measure the way that vision, Vestibular and somatosensory interaction allows us to maintain our balance against the forces of gravity. The test was developed by Shumway Cook and Horak in 1986 and further discussed as a clinical tool in 1987 Patients with uncompensated unilateral vestibular deficits have been shown to have difficulty when visual and support surface information are manipulated.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Imran Amjad Dr, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

9233224390125

Muhammad Asif Javed, MS

CONTACT

[email protected]

03224209422

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparative Effect of Inclined Treadmill and Dynamic Cycling on Balance and Gait in Children With Hearing Impairment.

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Nov 5, 2024
Registry last updated
Nov 5, 2024

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