Balance TrainingNCT05705765
Effects on Balance of Suspension Exercise vs. Exercise on Unstable Surfaces
A study testing Suspension training and Instability training in people with Balance Training and Instability, run by University of Valencia at 1 site in Spain.
Trial summary
Most human movements are executed while in a state of postural instability. For this reason, instability training is a highly-specific method that is intended to improve balance and postural control. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Balance Training, Instability
- What is being tested?
- Suspension training and Instability training
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 44 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSpain
- Study dates
- 9 Jan 2023to 31 Mar 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 35 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- University students aged 18-35 years.
Who cannot join
- Muscle skeletal injury in the preceding 6 months.
- Athletes from any field.
- Those with known blance disorders (e.g. vertigo and central or vestibular disorder).
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Spain1 site
Faculty of Physiotherapy of the University of Valencia
Valencia, 46010
About this study
Official title: Effects on Balance in the Young Adult of Suspension Exercise vs. Exercise on Unstable Surfaces: a Quasi-randomized Clinical Trial
Most human movements are executed while in a state of postural instability. For this reason, instability training is a highly-specific method that is intended to improve balance and postural control. This research aimed to determine the effect of instability training on the balance of individuals with similar baseline abilities, who initiated training within different stability conditions. Research question: Does different type of instability training determine improvements in balance?
- Conditions
- Balance Training, Instability
- Being tested
- Suspension training, Instability training
- Keywords
- Suspension training, Instability training, Balance
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Suspension trainingOther
Training with suspension devices. 12 sessions of 40-45 min in four weeks.
Instability trainingOther
Training on unstable surfaces. 12 sessions of 40-45 min in four weeks.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | Experimental | Exercise with suspension devices. Receives: Other: Suspension training |
| Balance | Active comparator | Exercise over instability surfaces. Receives: Other: Instability training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Y Balance Test
The Y Balance Test is a portion of the Functional Movement Systems screen used to evaluate dynamic balance and functional symmetry in order to determine a person's risk for injury or return to sport readiness. Procedure: The starting position is standing on one leg at the stance plate with the toes of the foot at the red line, and the other leg touching down lightly just behind the plate. The non-stance foot is reached out in the desired direction, pushing the reach indicator as far as they can while maintaining balance. The higher the value, the better the balance.
Measured: 0 week
Y Balance Test
The Y Balance Test is a portion of the Functional Movement Systems screen used to evaluate dynamic balance and functional symmetry in order to determine a person's risk for injury or return to sport readiness. Procedure: The starting position is standing on one leg at the stance plate with the toes of the foot at the red line, and the other leg touching down lightly just behind the plate. The non-stance foot is reached out in the desired direction, pushing the reach indicator as far as they can while maintaining balance. The higher the value, the better the balance.
Measured: 5 week
Secondary outcomes (3)
Emery Test
Monopodal balance on an unstable base. The time that is held with closed eyes is counted before losing balance. The longer it is held, the better the balance is considered.
Measured: 0 week, 5 week.
Romberg Test
Bipodal balance on pressure platform. They hold on for 30 seconds with their eyes open. This test gives data on the area and speed of displacement of the center of gravity. The lower the values, the better the balance.
Measured: 0 week, 5 week.
Sidewide Test
The participant will perform side jumps over a 25 cm wide board. The number of jumps you make will be counted. The higher the number of jumps, the agility will be considered to be better.
Measured: 0 week, 5 week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 Jan 2023
- Study start9 Jan 2023
- Primary completion1 Mar 2023
- Study completion31 Mar 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Balance TrainingStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of ValenciaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 44 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Valencia
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, David Hernández-Guillén, University of Valencia
- Investigators
- David Hernández-Guillén, PT, PhD, Principal investigator, University of Valencia
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05705765
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SUS_VS_INEST
- Status last verified
- Apr 2023
- First submitted
- 20 Jan 2023
- Last updated
- 5 Apr 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Apr 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects on Balance in the Young Adult of Suspension Exercise vs. Exercise on Unstable Surfaces: a Quasi-randomized Clinical Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05705765
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SUS_VS_INEST
- Conditions
- Balance Training, Instability
- Keywords
- Suspension training, Instability training, Balance
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 44 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of ValenciaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 9 Jan 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Mar 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Mar 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 31 Jan 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Most human movements are executed while in a state of postural instability. For this reason, instability training is a highly-specific method that is intended to improve balance and postural control. This research aimed to determine the effect of instability training on the balance of individuals with similar baseline abilities, who initiated training within different stability conditions. Research question: Does different type of instability training determine improvements in balance?
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | Experimental | Other: Suspension trainingExercise with suspension devices. |
| Balance | Active comparator | Other: Instability trainingExercise over instability surfaces. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- University students aged 18-35 years.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Muscle skeletal injury in the preceding 6 months.
- Athletes from any field.
- Those with known blance disorders (e.g. vertigo and central or vestibular disorder).
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension trainingTraining with suspension devices. 12 sessions of 40-45 min in four weeks. | Other | Suspension |
| Instability trainingTraining on unstable surfaces. 12 sessions of 40-45 min in four weeks. | Other | Balance |
Primary outcome
Y Balance Test
Time frame: 0 week
The Y Balance Test is a portion of the Functional Movement Systems screen used to evaluate dynamic balance and functional symmetry in order to determine a person's risk for injury or return to sport readiness. Procedure: The starting position is standing on one leg at the stance plate with the toes of the foot at the red line, and the other leg touching down lightly just behind the plate. The non-stance foot is reached out in the desired direction, pushing the reach indicator as far as they can while maintaining balance. The higher the value, the better the balance.
Y Balance Test
Time frame: 5 week
The Y Balance Test is a portion of the Functional Movement Systems screen used to evaluate dynamic balance and functional symmetry in order to determine a person's risk for injury or return to sport readiness. Procedure: The starting position is standing on one leg at the stance plate with the toes of the foot at the red line, and the other leg touching down lightly just behind the plate. The non-stance foot is reached out in the desired direction, pushing the reach indicator as far as they can while maintaining balance. The higher the value, the better the balance.
3 secondary outcomes
Emery Test
Time frame: 0 week, 5 week.
Romberg Test
Time frame: 0 week, 5 week.
Sidewide Test
Time frame: 0 week, 5 week
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 Apr 2023.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
David Hernández-Guillén, PT, PhD principal investigator
University of Valencia
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Suspension training and Instability training in people with Balance Training and Instability, run by University of Valencia at 1 site in Spain.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Apr 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Spain. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Y Balance Test (time frame: 0 week). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Apr 2023.