Core StabilityNCT07050849
Effects of Slackline Training on Core Strength and Balance in Young Adults
A study testing Slackline Training in people with Core Stability, run by BÜŞRA ŞAHİN at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aims to examine the effects of slackline training on core strength, physical performance, and balance in healthy young adults. A total of 40 participants were randomly assigned to either a slackline training group or a control group. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 27 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Core Stability
- What is being tested?
- Slackline Training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 2 May 2024to 30 Jul 2024
- 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 27 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- University student status
- Age between 18 and 27 years
- Voluntary participation with signed informed consent
- Physically healthy and able to participate in physical activities
Who cannot join
- Being a licensed or professional athlete
- History of orthopedic injuries or surgery
- Neurological or vestibular disorders affecting balance
- Cardiovascular disease
- Color blindness or visual impairments interfering with performance
- Inability to participate in physical testing or training
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effects of Slackline Training On Core Stabilization, Physical Performance and Balance In Young Adults
This study aims to examine the effects of slackline training on core strength, physical performance, and balance in healthy young adults. A total of 40 participants were randomly assigned to either a slackline training group or a control group. The training group completed supervised slackline sessions three times per week for six weeks. Various physical and balance tests were performed before and after the intervention. The results showed that slackline training improved core stability, physical performance, and dynamic balance. These findings suggest that slackline exercises may be a useful method to enhance physical function in young adults.
- Conditions
- Core Stability
- Being tested
- Slackline Training
- Keywords
- Core Stability, young adults, physical performance
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Slackline TrainingBehavioural
This intervention consisted of a six-week supervised slackline training program designed to improve core stability, physical performance, and dynamic balance. Participants in the intervention group performed 18 sessions (3 sessions per week, 45 minutes each) using a Gibbon-brand slackline (12.5 meters in length, 50 mm wide). The training protocol included a structured progression of 11 exercises, ranging from assisted standing to unassisted long walks and dynamic movements on the slackline. All sessions were conducted under the supervision of a licensed physiotherapist to ensure participant safety and training fidelity. Exercises were adapted weekly to increase difficulty, challenge motor control, and stimulate neuromuscular adaptation.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Slackliner Group | Experimental | Participants in this group received supervised slackline training sessions three times per week for six weeks. Each session lasted 45 minutes and included dynamic balance and core stabilization exercises performed on a slackline. A total of 18 sessions were conducted. The training was delivered by qualified instructors in a controlled indoor environment. Receives: Behavioral: Slackline Training |
| Control Group | No intervention | Participants in this group did not receive any structured intervention during the study period. They were instructed to maintain their usual daily routines without engaging in any specific balance or core training activities. No supervised sessions or exercise protocols were applied. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Core Stabilization Performance
Trunk Flexion Test: The participant was positioned with back support, knees and hips flexed at 90°, feet fixed on the bed, and arms crossed over the chest. The trunk was set at a 60° flexion angle from the bed. Before removing the back support, the participant was instructed to maintain the trunk position for as long as possible Trunk Extension Test: The participant was positioned with their spina iliaca anterior superior aligned with the edge of the bed. They were instructed to place their hands on opposite shoulders and maintain the upper trunk in a horizontal position for as long as possible Prone Bridge Test: The participant was positioned prone, with hands, elbows, and feet shoulder-width apart. They were then instructed to lift their pelvis off the bed and maintain this position using only the toes, forearms, and elbows as the support surfaces Side Bridge Test: The participant was positioned on their dominant side on the bed, with the support arm flexed at the elbow, knees and
Measured: Baseline to 6 weeks post-intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Jul 2025
- Study start2 May 2024
- Primary completion15 Jun 2024
- Study completion30 Jul 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Core StabilityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- BÜŞRA ŞAHİN
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, BÜŞRA ŞAHİN, Uludag University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07050849
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2024-4/16
- Status last verified
- Jul 2025
- First submitted
- 30 May 2025
- Last updated
- 3 Jul 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided: The decision regarding IPD sharing has not yet been made. The availability of de-identified data will depend on institutional policies, ethical considerations, and potential requests after publication.
Publications
Donath L, Roth R, Zahner L, Faude O. Slackline Training (Balancing Over Narrow Nylon Ribbons) and Balance Performance: A Meta-Analytical Review. Sports Med. 2017 Jun;47(6):1075-1086. doi: 10.1007/s40279-016-0631-9.
PubMed 27704483
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Jul 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effects of Slackline Training On Core Stabilization, Physical Performance and Balance In Young Adults
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07050849
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2024-4/16
- Conditions
- Core Stability
- Keywords
- Core Stability, young adults, physical performance
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- BÜŞRA ŞAHİNUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 2 May 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Jun 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Jul 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 3 Jul 2025 (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.
This study aims to examine the effects of slackline training on core strength, physical performance, and balance in healthy young adults. A total of 40 participants were randomly assigned to either a slackline training group or a control group. The training group completed supervised slackline sessions three times per week for six weeks. Various physical and balance tests were performed before and after the intervention. The results showed that slackline training improved core stability, physical performance, and dynamic balance. These findings suggest that slackline exercises may be a useful method to enhance physical function in young adults.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Slackliner Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Slackline TrainingParticipants in this group received supervised slackline training sessions three times per week for six weeks. Each session lasted 45 minutes and included dynamic balance and core stabilization exercises performed on a slackline. A total of 18 sessions were conducted. The training was delivered by qualified instructors in a controlled indoor environment. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Participants in this group did not receive any structured intervention during the study period. They were instructed to maintain their usual daily routines without engaging in any specific balance or core training activities. No supervised sessions or exercise protocols were applied. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 27 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- University student status
- Age between 18 and 27 years
- Voluntary participation with signed informed consent
- Physically healthy and able to participate in physical activities
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Being a licensed or professional athlete
- History of orthopedic injuries or surgery
- Neurological or vestibular disorders affecting balance
- Cardiovascular disease
- Color blindness or visual impairments interfering with performance
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Slackline TrainingThis intervention consisted of a six-week supervised slackline training program designed to improve core stability, physical performance, and dynamic balance. Participants in the intervention group performed 18 sessions (3 sessions per week, 45 minutes each) using a Gibbon-brand slackline (12.5 meters in length, 50 mm wide). The training protocol included a structured progression of 11 exercises, ranging from assisted standing to unassisted long walks and dynamic movements on the slackline. All sessions were conducted under the supervision of a licensed physiotherapist to ensure participant safety and training fidelity. Exercises were adapted weekly to increase difficulty, challenge motor control, and stimulate neuromuscular adaptation. | Behavioural | Slackliner Group |
Primary outcome
Change in Core Stabilization Performance
Time frame: Baseline to 6 weeks post-intervention
Trunk Flexion Test: The participant was positioned with back support, knees and hips flexed at 90°, feet fixed on the bed, and arms crossed over the chest. The trunk was set at a 60° flexion angle from the bed. Before removing the back support, the participant was instructed to maintain the trunk position for as long as possible Trunk Extension Test: The participant was positioned with their spina iliaca anterior superior aligned with the edge of the bed. They were instructed to place their hands on opposite shoulders and maintain the upper trunk in a horizontal position for as long as possible Prone Bridge Test: The participant was positioned prone, with hands, elbows, and feet shoulder-width apart. They were then instructed to lift their pelvis off the bed and maintain this position using only the toes, forearms, and elbows as the support surfaces Side Bridge Test: The participant was positioned on their dominant side on the bed, with the support arm flexed at the elbow, knees and
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 3 Jul 2025.
- Background: PubMed 27704483Donath L, Roth R, Zahner L, Faude O. Slackline Training (Balancing Over Narrow Nylon Ribbons) and Balance Performance: A Meta-Analytical Review. Sports Med. 2017 Jun;47(6):1075-1086. doi: 10.1007/s40279-016-0631-9.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided. The decision regarding IPD sharing has not yet been made. The availability of de-identified data will depend on institutional policies, ethical considerations, and potential requests after publication.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Slackline Training in people with Core Stability, run by BÜŞRA ŞAHİN at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 4 inclusion and 6 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 3 Jul 2025. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
Change in Core Stabilization Performance (time frame: Baseline to 6 weeks post-intervention). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07050849, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 3 Jul 2025.