Effects of Suspension Training on the Balance of Healthy Young Adults

NCT03889665 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: TRX-Balance
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 39
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Non-specific training through the use of devices in which the subject can be suspended is a technique that has aroused a growing interest in recent years. One of its advantages may be to enhance the balance, since it induces a high level of neuromuscular stimulation. Indeed, a suspension training suppose a high demand of the core musculature, require a high degree of postural control, precise response strategies , anticipatory capacity and muscular conditioning. However, current literature targeting healthy young adults and appraising the specifics effects of suspension training on balance is scarce or non-existent to the best of our knowledge. For this reason this interventional study will primarily assess the effects of suspension training on different balance components.

Conditions

Healthy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Y-Balance test

  Measure of dynamic balance

  Change from baseline to four weeks

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Emery test

  Change from baseline to four weeks

• Posturography measures

  Change from baseline to four weeks

• Jumping sideways test

  Change from baseline to four weeks

Other Outcomes (2)

• Five times sit-to-stand test

  Change from baseline to four weeks

• Stabilizer pressure biofeedback

  Change from baseline to four weeks

Study Arms (1)

Suspension training group

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: Suspension training

Interventions

Suspension training OTHER

Nine sessions of suspension training The suspension device will be TRX (R) The intervention will be administered in work:rest intervals (2:1) A global training approach will seek to train lower limbs, upper body and core musculature

Suspension training group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Healthy young adults aged between 18 and 30

You may not qualify if:

• Professional athlete
• Musculoskeletal injury in the last 6 months (i.e. sprain, bone fracture)
• Known balance disorders including vertigo, central or vestibular limitations

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Valencia: lead

Study Sites (1)

Universitat de València

Valencia, Valencia, 46010, Spain

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 22, 2019
• First Posted: March 26, 2019
• Study Start: April 1, 2019
• Primary Completion: May 1, 2019
• Study Completion: May 31, 2019
• Last Updated: November 29, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-11

Locations

ES (1)