Effects of Shuttle Balance Training on Balance , Gait and Postural Control in Children With Mild Cognitive Impairment
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Shuttle Balance Training, Baseline Treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Mild Cognitive Impairment. Basic parameters: 6 years — 12 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Pakistan
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Overview
This study aims to investigate the impact of Shuttle Balance Training (SBT) on balance, gait, and postural control among children diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Mild cognitive impairment in children often manifests as challenges in cognitive processing, motor coordination, and daily activities that involve balance and movement. The research will employ a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design, involving children aged 6-12 years diagnosed with MCI. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an experimental group receiving Shuttle Balance Training or a control group receiving standard care or placebo interventions. The Shuttle Balance Training protocol consists of structured sessions focusing on dynamic balance exercises, coordination drills, and proprioceptive challenges using shuttle devices. Training sessions will be conducted thrice weekly over a period of 12 weeks, with each session lasting approximately 45 minutes. The study will be randomized controlled trial. Total \_\_ subjects will be assigned by non probability convenient sampling technique. They were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The Berg balance scale, limits of stability test, GOAL test, Timed up and go tools will be used. Tests will be used as outcome measure tools for balance, walk, coordination and Physical activity. All measures will be taken at baseline and at the end of treatment session. The collected data will be analyzed in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) 25.0 version. If data will be normally distributed then parametric if not normally distributed than non-parametric test will be apply.
Detailed description
This study aims to investigate the impact of Shuttle Balance Training (SBT) on balance, gait, and postural control among children diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Mild cognitive impairment in children often manifests as challenges in cognitive processing, motor coordination, and daily activities that involve balance and movement. The research will employ a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design, involving children aged 6-12 years diagnosed with MCI.
Participants will be randomly assigned to either an experimental group receiving Shuttle Balance Training or a control group receiving standard care or placebo interventions. The Shuttle Balance Training protocol consists of structured sessions focusing on dynamic balance exercises, coordination drills, and proprioceptive challenges using shuttle devices. Training sessions will be conducted thrice weekly over a period of 12 weeks, with each session lasting approximately 45 minutes. The study will be randomized controlled trial. Total \_\_ subjects will be assigned by non probability convenient sampling technique. They were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups.
The Berg balance scale, limits of stability test, GOAL test, Timed up and go tools will be used.
Tests will be used as outcome measure tools for balance, walk, coordination and Physical activity.
All measures will be taken at baseline and at the end of treatment session. The collected data will be analyzed in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) 25.0 version. If data will be normally distributed then parametric if not normally distributed than non-parametric test will be apply.
Interventions
- Other Shuttle Balance Training
Shuttle balance training is a form of dynamic balance exercise that uses a shuttle system-often a platform or track with resistance bands or gliders-to help improve stability, coordination, and strength. In children, this type of training plays a significant role in enhancing gait, balance, and posture by engaging core and lower limb muscles in controlled, functional movements. It encourages proprioceptive development, helping children become more aware of their body's position in space, which i - Other Baseline Treatment
Baseline treatment sets a foundation for managing the patient's condition effectively. It ensures that the patient receives appropriate care based on current medical knowledge and guidelines, with the goal of improving health outcomes and quality of life. Duration of session will be 45 min and 3 sessions per week. Control Group Considerations: Clarifying how participants assigned to the control group will receive standard care or placebo intervention to maintain ethical standards and enable com
Primary outcome measures
- Berg Balance Scale [Time frame: Baseline , 4th week, 8th week & 12th week]
- Limits of Stability Test [Time frame: Baseline , 4th week, 8th week & 12th week]
- Goal-Oriented Assessment of Life skills (GOAL) Test [Time frame: Baseline , 4th week, 8th week & 12th week]
- The Timed up and Go test. [Time frame: Baseline , 4th week, 8th week & 12th week]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
Children with mild cognitive impairment (50-70%IQ)
- Age group from 6 to 12 years
- Both male and female
- Children must have the physical and cognitive ability to engage in the activities
- Children should be in generally good health, without severe medical conditions or orthopedic issues
Exclusion criteria
- Children with severe cognitive impairment
- Children who have severe neurological disorders
- Children with visual and auditory impairment
- Children with severe sensory processing disorders
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Single blind
- Primary purpose
- Other
Study locations
Pakistan · 1 center
- Rising Sun Institute — Lahore
Publications
- Jelsma D, Geuze RH, Mombarg R, Smits-Engelsman BC. The impact of Wii Fit intervention on dynamic balance control in children with probable Developmental Coordination Disorder and balance problems. Hum Mov Sci. 2014 Feb;33:404-18. doi: 10.1016/j.humov.2013.12.007. Epub 2014 Jan 18. PMID 24444657
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06974890 · REC/RCR& AHS/24/0744