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NCT Number: NCT04315220

Corestability Training in Overweight Children

A total of 52 overweight children aged between eight and sixteen years will be recruited by criterion based purposive sampling to participate in the two groups pretest post test randomized clinical study. Random allocation of the eligible subjects for treatment will be done by the block randomization method with matrix of thirteen rows and four columns (13x4). The subject will be allotted to the group randomly, based on the chit selected by the person other the primary researcher.Once the block is filled, the next row block will be opened. Thus equal distribution of overweight children in the each group will be ensured.

Group A will be receiving actual core stability training (Level 1 - Mat exercises and Level 2 - Swiss Ball exercises) for 6 weeks with a frequency of three sessions per week.Group B will receive no training. Each session will last for 30 minutes of duration. The static and dynamic balance, foot pressure distribution and core strength will be assessed at the baseline and at the end of the treatment sessions.

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Key information

Conditions

Childhood Obesity Body Weight Child Obesity Children, Only Disease Attributes Noncommunicable Diseases Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Obesity Overnutrition Overweight Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pediatric Obesity Signs and Symptoms

Age range

8 year–16 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Kanu Goyal

Ambāla, Haryana, 133207, India

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Children of age 8- 16 years old.
  • Both Boys and Girls.
  • Child with BMI-for-age percentile growth between 85th to less than 95th percentile.

Exclusion criteria

  • Uncooperative participants.
  • Upper or lower limb fracture or injury in recent 6 months.
  • Any musculoskeletal or neurological disorder affecting core strength and balance.
  • Refuse to participate because not able to understand the researcher instructions.
  • Unable to attend the whole sessions during the research period.

Treatment and study plan

Corestability training

Other

Level -1: Mat exercises

Abdominal muscle contraction,bridging,cat stretch,single limb circle and superman.:

Level- 2: Swiss Ball Exercises Abdominal contraction,bridging and squats.

No intervention

Other

No Intervention

Primary outcomes

  1. Foot pressure distribution

    Time frame: change from baseline and six weeks

    All overweight children will be asked to walk barefoot along a 5-.metre walkway using Harris mat pressure distribution platform which will be placed on a firm, level surface, in the centre of walkway. Children will be ensured to step on the Harris mat without pause, first with one foot and then repeat the same procedure with the other foot at constant speed. Foot markings then analyzed by using

  2. Single limb stance

    Time frame: change from baseline and six weeks

    The children will be instructed to stand on the dominant leg with non dominant leg flexed to 90 degree, and maintain the position. The test will be performed first with eyes open and then with the eyes closed. The time for which participant will be able to maintain balance will be recorded

  3. Y- reach set

    Time frame: change from baseline and six weeks

    The participant will stand on one foot in the center of the Y with the most distal aspect of the toes just behind the starting line. While maintaining single-leg stance, the balance will be tested in the anterior, postero-medial and postero-lateral direction with reach foot. The reach distance in all the three directions will be noted.

  4. Core Strength

    Time frame: change from baseline and six weeks

    The core strength will be measured with the Chattanooga Pressure Biofeedback Unit. The device will be placed under the lumbar spine in crook lying and inflated to a baseline of 40 mmHg. The participants will be instructed to perform drawing-in maneuver on the verbal instructions, maintain it for 10 sec. The change in pressure will be noted

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Asir John Samuel

Other

Collaborators

  • Maharishi Markandeshwar International School

Registry information

Official study title

Effectiveness of Core Stability Training in Improving Postural Stability and Foot Pressure Distribution in Overweight Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Mar 19, 2020
Registry last updated
Apr 15, 2021

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