Dynamic BalanceNCT07117734
Reliability and Quality of YouTube Videos Related to Balance Exercise
An observational study of Dynamic Balance and Balance, run by Nigde Omer Halisdemir University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aimed to find out how useful and trustworthy YouTube videos are when it comes to teaching dynamic balance exercises. Researchers watched and analyzed selected videos to check the accuracy of the information, how reliable the sources were, and how well the videos were made to help viewers learn. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages Up to 80 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Dynamic Balance, Balance
- What is being tested?
- An Evaluation of the Quality and Informational Content of Balance Exercise Training Videos Published on YouTube.
- How many people
- 91 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Aug 2025to 1 Sep 2025
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 Up to 80 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Videos searched on the YouTube platform using the keyword "balance exercises."
Who may be able to join
- Videos retrieved using the keyword "dynamic balance exercise"
- Videos in English
- Presence of audio narration or explanation
- Demonstration of exercise practices within the video content
Who cannot join
- Duplicate videos (i.e., videos with identical or highly similar content)
- Videos with unclear or unintelligible audio and/or visual content
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Nigde Omer Halisdemir University, Bor Faculty of Health Sciences
Niğde, Bor
About this study
Official title: Evaluating the Suitability of YouTube as a Platform for Enhancing Dynamic Balance
This study aimed to find out how useful and trustworthy YouTube videos are when it comes to teaching dynamic balance exercises. Researchers watched and analyzed selected videos to check the accuracy of the information, how reliable the sources were, and how well the videos were made to help viewers learn. The goal was to help people find better-quality videos for safe and effective balance training.
- Conditions
- Dynamic Balance, Balance
- Being tested
- An Evaluation of the Quality and Informational Content of Balance Exercise Training Videos Published on YouTube.
- Keywords
- balance, video, youtube
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
An Evaluation of the Quality and Informational Content of Balance Exercise Training Videos Published on YouTube.Other
In the study, there will be no participant groups; YouTube videos searched using the keyword "balance exercise" will be evaluated based on specific criteria.
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Quality of videos
The DISCERN tool is a standardized questionnaire developed to enable researchers to systematically evaluate the quality of health information related to treatment options. The instrument comprises 15 specific items followed by an overall assessment question aimed at rating the general quality of the information provided
Measured: From registration until the end of the second week
Secondary outcomes (1)
Quality of videos 2
The overall quality of each video was evaluated using the 5-point Global Quality Scale (GQS), a widely used instrument for assessing the comprehensiveness and clarity of health information. According to the rating criteria, videos receiving a score of 1 or 2 were classified as low quality, a score of 3 as moderate quality, and scores of 4 or 5 as indicative of high quality.
Measured: From registration until the end of the second week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Aug 2025
- Study start15 Aug 2025
- Primary completion1 Sep 2025
- Study completion1 Sep 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (4)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Dynamic BalanceStudies 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 91 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ali Zorlular, Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07117734
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Balance and Youtube
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 4 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 9 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Erdem MN, Karaca S. Evaluating the Accuracy and Quality of the Information in Kyphosis Videos Shared on YouTube. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2018 Nov 15;43(22):E1334-E1339. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000002691.
PubMed 29664816Anastasio AT, Tabarestani TQ, Bagheri K, Bethell MA, Prado I, Taylor JR, Adams SB. A New Trend in Social Media and Medicine: The Poor Quality of Videos Related to Ankle Sprain Exercises on TikTok. Foot Ankle Orthop. 2023 May 4;8(2):24730114231171117. doi: 10.1177/24730114231171117. eCollection 2023 Apr.
PubMed 37151477Sari F, Bazancir Apaydin Z, Sari S. Assessment of reliability and quality of YouTube(R) exercise videos in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Physiother Theory Pract. 2025 Feb;41(2):362-369. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2024.2334753. Epub 2024 Mar 27.
PubMed 38536002Zorlular A, Zorlular R. Evaluating online video platforms for dynamic balance exercises: a focus on YouTube. Phys Sportsmed. 2026 Apr;54(2):147-154. doi: 10.1080/00913847.2025.2597183. Epub 2025 Dec 1.
PubMed 41307528
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluating the Suitability of YouTube as a Platform for Enhancing Dynamic Balance
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07117734
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Balance and Youtube
- Conditions
- Dynamic Balance, Balance
- Keywords
- balance, video, youtube
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 91 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Nigde Omer Halisdemir UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Sep 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 12 Aug 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 aimed to find out how useful and trustworthy YouTube videos are when it comes to teaching dynamic balance exercises. Researchers watched and analyzed selected videos to check the accuracy of the information, how reliable the sources were, and how well the videos were made to help viewers learn. The goal was to help people find better-quality videos for safe and effective balance training.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- Up to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Videos searched on the YouTube platform using the keyword "balance exercises."
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Videos retrieved using the keyword "dynamic balance exercise"
- Videos in English
- Presence of audio narration or explanation
- Demonstration of exercise practices within the video content
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Duplicate videos (i.e., videos with identical or highly similar content)
- Videos with unclear or unintelligible audio and/or visual content
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 |
|---|---|---|
| An Evaluation of the Quality and Informational Content of Balance Exercise Training Videos Published on YouTube.In the study, there will be no participant groups; YouTube videos searched using the keyword "balance exercise" will be evaluated based on specific criteria. | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Quality of videos
Time frame: From registration until the end of the second week
The DISCERN tool is a standardized questionnaire developed to enable researchers to systematically evaluate the quality of health information related to treatment options. The instrument comprises 15 specific items followed by an overall assessment question aimed at rating the general quality of the information provided
1 secondary outcome
Quality of videos 2
Time frame: From registration until the end of the second 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 9 Sep 2025.
- Results publication: PubMed 29664816Erdem MN, Karaca S. Evaluating the Accuracy and Quality of the Information in Kyphosis Videos Shared on YouTube. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2018 Nov 15;43(22):E1334-E1339. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000002691.
- Results publication: PubMed 37151477Anastasio AT, Tabarestani TQ, Bagheri K, Bethell MA, Prado I, Taylor JR, Adams SB. A New Trend in Social Media and Medicine: The Poor Quality of Videos Related to Ankle Sprain Exercises on TikTok. Foot Ankle Orthop. 2023 May 4;8(2):24730114231171117. doi: 10.1177/24730114231171117. eCollection 2023 Apr.
- Results publication: PubMed 38536002Sari F, Bazancir Apaydin Z, Sari S. Assessment of reliability and quality of YouTube(R) exercise videos in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Physiother Theory Pract. 2025 Feb;41(2):362-369. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2024.2334753. Epub 2024 Mar 27.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 41307528Zorlular A, Zorlular R. Evaluating online video platforms for dynamic balance exercises: a focus on YouTube. Phys Sportsmed. 2026 Apr;54(2):147-154. doi: 10.1080/00913847.2025.2597183. Epub 2025 Dec 1.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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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?
An observational study of Dynamic Balance and Balance, run by Nigde Omer Halisdemir University 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 2 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 9 Sep 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?
Quality of videos (time frame: From registration until the end of the second week). 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 NCT07117734, which also lists 4 linked publications.
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 9 Sep 2025.