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BurnPlyoBurnNCT07443007

Effects of Balance, Plyometric, and Combined Plyometric-Balance Training in Pediatric Burn Survivors

A study testing Plyometric Exercise Training Program, Balance Training Program and Combined Plyometric and Balance Training Program in people with Burn and Pediatric Burns, run by Qassim University at 1 site in Egypt.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Children who sustain burn injuries often develop long-term physical and psychological complications that limit their ability to move, exercise, and participate in daily activities. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 10 to 17 years
Conditions the study is for
Burn, Pediatric Burns, Burn Rehabilitation
What is being tested?
Plyometric Exercise Training Program, Balance Training Program and Combined Plyometric and Balance Training Program
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
84 participants
Where
1 siteEgypt
Study dates
5 Jan 2025to 25 Jan 2026
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 10 to 17 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Children aged 10 to 17 years.
  • History of burn injury involving more than 30% of total body surface area (TBSA).
  • Burn injury involving the lower extremities.
  • At least one year has elapsed since the burn injury.
  • Completion of acute medical management and participation in outpatient rehabilitation programs.
  • Medically stable and able to participate in supervised exercise training.
  • Written informed consent provided by parents or legal guardians.

Who cannot join

  • Presence of unhealed or open burn wounds.
  • Any neurological disorder, unrelated to burn injury.
  • Any musculoskeletal disorder, unrelated to burn injury.
  • Any orthopedic disorder that may interfere with exercise participation or outcome assessment.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Egypt1 site
  • Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic

    Cairo

Other trials in Egypt

About this study

Official title: Effects of Balance, Plyometric, and Combined Plyometric-Balance Training on Balance and Physical Performance in Pediatric Burn Survivors During Long-Term Rehabilitation

Children who sustain burn injuries often develop long-term physical and psychological complications that limit their ability to move, exercise, and participate in daily activities. These problems commonly include reduced balance, muscle weakness, fatigue, and impaired physical performance, which may persist for several years after injury and require prolonged rehabilitation.

This study aims to investigate the effects of three different exercise-based rehabilitation programs-balance training, plyometric (jump-based) training, and a combined balance and plyometric training program-on balance and physical performance in children recovering from burn injuries. A total of 84 children aged 10 to 17 years with healed lower-limb burns will be randomly assigned to one of the three training groups. Each group will participate in supervised exercise sessions three times per week for eight weeks.

Balance, muscle strength, power, and agility will be assessed before and after the training period using standardized physical performance tests. The findings of this study are expected to help identify the most effective rehabilitation approach for improving functional abilities and physical performance in pediatric burn survivors during long-term recovery.

Read the detailed description

Burn injuries in children are frequently associated with long-lasting impairments in balance, muscle strength, coordination, and physical performance. These limitations may persist long after wound healing due to sensory disturbances, muscle wasting, fatigue, prolonged inactivity, and reduced physical activity levels. Such functional deficits can restrict participation in daily activities and negatively influence long-term recovery, emphasizing the need for effective rehabilitation strategies.

This randomized, single-blind, parallel-group clinical trial is designed to evaluate and compare the effects of three different rehabilitation training programs on balance and physical performance in pediatric burn survivors. Eighty-four children aged between 10 and 17 years with healed burn injuries affecting more than 30% of total body surface area and involving the lower extremities will be recruited. All participants will be at least one year post-injury and medically stable.

Following baseline assessments, participants will be randomly allocated to one of three intervention groups: balance training, plyometric training, or combined plyometric and balance training. Each group will undergo supervised exercise sessions three times per week for a total duration of eight weeks. All training sessions will begin with a standardized warm-up to ensure consistency across groups.

Outcome assessments will be conducted before and after the training period to evaluate changes in static and dynamic balance, lower-limb muscle strength, muscular power, and agility using standardized and validated physical performance tests.

Being tested
Plyometric Exercise Training Program, Balance Training Program, Combined Plyometric and Balance Training Program
Keywords
Pediatric burns, Burn rehabilitation, Balance training, Exercise therapy in children, Plyometric training
Medical subject headings
Burns

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Plyometric Exercise Training ProgramOther

    This intervention consists of a structured plyometric exercise program delivered over eight weeks, with three supervised sessions per week on non-consecutive days. The program focuses on lower-extremity jumping and explosive movements designed to enhance neuromuscular performance, power, and coordination. Exercises emphasize proper posture, controlled landings, minimal ground contact time, and rapid stretch-shortening cycle actions. Training intensity and complexity progressively increase throughout the intervention period. Each session begins with a standardized warm-up.

  • Balance Training ProgramOther

    This intervention consists of an eight-week supervised balance training program conducted three times per week on non-consecutive days. The program includes progressive static and dynamic stabilization exercises aimed at improving postural control, coordination, and balance performance. Exercise difficulty is gradually increased based on participant progression to provide appropriate challenge. Each training session begins with a standardized warm-up.

  • Combined Plyometric and Balance Training ProgramOther

    This intervention integrates balance and plyometric exercises within a single training session over an eight-week period, with three supervised sessions per week. Approximately half of each session focuses on balance exercises performed using slow, controlled movements, followed by plyometric exercises emphasizing rapid stretch-shortening cycle actions. Training progression involves gradual increases in exercise intensity, complexity, repetitions, and sets. Each session begins with a standardized warm-up. Total training volume and frequency are matched to those of the single-modality training groups.

Study groups in NCT07443007
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Plyometric Training GroupExperimentalParticipants assigned to this group will receive an 8-week supervised plyometric exercise program, performed three times per week on non-consecutive days.
Receives: Other: Plyometric Exercise Training Program
Balance Training GroupExperimentalParticipants in this group will complete an 8-week supervised balance training program, conducted three times per week on non-consecutive days.
Receives: Other: Balance Training Program
Combined Plyometric and Balance Training GroupExperimentalParticipants assigned to this group will undergo an integrated training program combining balance and plyometric exercises within the same session. Training is conducted three times per week for eight weeks.
Receives: Other: Combined Plyometric and Balance Training Program

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Static Balance Performance (Standing Stork Test)

    Static balance will be evaluated using the Standing Stork Test.

    Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention)

  2. Static Balance Performance (Standing Stork Test)

    Static balance will be evaluated using the Standing Stork Test.

    Measured: Week 8 (Post-Intervention)

  3. Dynamic Balance Performance (Y-Balance Test Composite Score)

    Dynamic balance will be assessed using the Y-Balance Test. Participants will stand on the dominant leg and reach in three directions (anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral) with the contralateral limb. Reach distances will be normalized to leg length, and a composite score will be calculated. The highest values obtained across three trials for each direction will be used for analysis.

    Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention)

  4. Dynamic Balance Performance (Y-Balance Test Composite Score)

    Dynamic balance will be assessed using the Y-Balance Test. Participants will stand on the dominant leg and reach in three directions (anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral) with the contralateral limb. Reach distances will be normalized to leg length, and a composite score will be calculated. The highest values obtained across three trials for each direction will be used for analysis.

    Measured: Week 8 (Post-Intervention)

  5. Lower-Limb Muscle Strength (Knee Extensor and Flexor)

    Maximal voluntary isometric contraction of the dominant-leg knee extensors and flexors will be measured using a handheld dynamometer. Participants will perform maximal contractions lasting 3-5 seconds. The highest value from three trials will be recorded for analysis.

    Measured: Baseline (Pre-Intervention)

  6. Lower-Limb Muscle Strength (Knee Extensor and Flexor)

    Maximal voluntary isometric contraction of the dominant-leg knee extensors and flexors will be measured using a handheld dynamometer. Participants will perform maximal contractions lasting 3-5 seconds. The highest value from three trials will be recorded for analysis.

    Measured: Week 8 (Post-Intervention)

  7. Agility Performance

    Agility will be assessed using the 4 × 9 m shuttle run test.

    Measured: Baseline (Pre-Intervention)

  8. Agility Performance

    Agility will be assessed using the 4 × 9 m shuttle run test.

    Measured: Week 8 (Post-Intervention)

  9. Lower-Limb Power - Countermovement Jump Height

    Lower-limb explosive power will be assessed using the countermovement jump test by centimeters Participants will perform maximal vertical jumps according to standardized procedures.

    Measured: Baseline (Pre-Intervention)

  10. Lower-Limb Power - Countermovement Jump Height

    Lower-limb explosive power will be assessed using the countermovement jump test by centimeters Participants will perform maximal vertical jumps according to standardized procedures.

    Measured: Week 8 (Post-Intervention)

  11. Lower-Limb Power - Standing Long Jump Distance

    Explosive lower-limb performance will be evaluated using the standing long jump. The longest distance by centimeters across three trials will be recorded.

    Measured: Baseline (Pre-Intervention)

  12. Lower-Limb Power - Standing Long Jump Distance

    Explosive lower-limb performance will be evaluated using the standing long jump. The longest distance by centimeters across three trials will be recorded.

    Measured: Week 8 (Post-Intervention)

  13. Lower-Limb Power - Triple Hop Test Distance

    Lower-limb power will be measured by centimeters the triple hop test performed on the dominant leg. The maximum distance from three trials will be recorded.

    Measured: Baseline (Pre-Intervention)

  14. Lower-Limb Power - Triple Hop Test Distance

    Lower-limb power will be measured by centimeters the triple hop test performed on the dominant leg. The maximum distance from three trials will be recorded.

    Measured: Week 8 (Post-Intervention)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted2 Mar 2026
  2. Study start5 Jan 2025
  3. Primary completion20 Jan 2026
  4. Study completion25 Jan 2026

Resources

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
Model description
Participants are randomly assigned to one of three parallel intervention groups: balance training, plyometric training, or combined plyometric-balance training. Each group receives its assigned intervention independently for a period of eight weeks, with no crossover between groups. Outcomes are measured before and after the intervention period to compare changes in balance and physical performance among the three groups.
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
84 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07443007
Sponsor's protocol ID
P.T.REC/012/005690
Acronym
PlyoBurn
Status last verified
Feb 2026
First submitted
3 Feb 2026
Last updated
2 Mar 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: There is no plan to share individual participant data.

Publications

  • Abouzeid CA, Wolfe AE, Ni P, Carrougher GJ, Gibran NS, Hammond FM, Holavanahalli R, McMullen KA, Roaten K, Suman O, Stewart BT, Wolf S, Zafonte R, Kazis LE, Ryan CM, Schneider JC. Are burns a chronic condition? Examining patient reported outcomes up to 20 years after burn injury-A Burn Model System National Database investigation. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2022 Jun 1;92(6):1066-1074. doi: 10.1097/TA.0000000000003547. Epub 2022 Jan 25.

    PubMed 35081598
  • Grice KO, Barnes KJ, Vogel KA. Influence of burn injury on activity participation of children. J Burn Care Res. 2015 May-Jun;36(3):414-20. doi: 10.1097/BCR.0000000000000105.

    PubMed 25094002
  • Cuijpers MD, Baartmans MGA, van Zuijlen PPM, Ket JCF, Pijpe A. Children's growth and motor development following a severe burn: a systematic review. Burns Trauma. 2023 Aug 30;11:tkad011. doi: 10.1093/burnst/tkad011. eCollection 2023.

    PubMed 37663674
  • Chaouachi A, Othman AB, Hammami R, Drinkwater EJ, Behm DG. The combination of plyometric and balance training improves sprint and shuttle run performances more often than plyometric-only training with children. J Strength Cond Res. 2014 Feb;28(2):401-12. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e3182987059.

    PubMed 23669821
  • Brink Y, Brooker H, Carstens E, Gissing CA, Langtree C. Effectiveness of resistance strength training in children and adolescents with >/=30% total body surface area: A systematic review. S Afr J Physiother. 2016 Jun 29;72(1):303. doi: 10.4102/sajp.v72i1.303. eCollection 2016.

    PubMed 30135886

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Plyometric Exercise Training Program, Balance Training Program and Combined Plyometric and Balance Training Program in people with Burn and Pediatric Burns, run by Qassim University at 1 site in Egypt.

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 7 inclusion and 4 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 2 Mar 2026. 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 Egypt. 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?

Static Balance Performance (Standing Stork Test) (time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention)). The study lists 14 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT07443007, which also lists 5 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 2 Mar 2026.

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