NCT04719676

Brief Summary

This study will address the scarcity of research and the variations in recommendations regarding core strengthening and stability programs. As physical fitness is a major concern of individuals and mostly people refer gym for fitness enhancement, this study will thus provide a guideline for effective core strength training program

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2020

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 1, 2020

Completed
4 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 15, 2020

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 30, 2020

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 30, 2020

Completed
23 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 22, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

May 5, 2021

Status Verified

May 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

5 months

First QC Date

November 15, 2020

Last Update Submit

May 4, 2021

Conditions

Sports Physical Therapy

Keywords

Core Strength TrainingFlexibilityBalanceCoordinationSpeed

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Bourbon TMS test (core strength)

    The Bourbon Trunk Muscle Strength(TMS) test is an economical measure for assessment of dorsal, ventral and lateral trunk muscle chains.

    6 to 8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Stand-and-reach test (flexibility)

    6 to 8 weeks

  • 20-m sprint test (speed)

    6 to 8 weeks

  • Jumping Sideways Test

    6 to 8 weeks

  • Y Balance Test

    6 to 8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Core strength training using unstable surface

EXPERIMENTAL

The experimental group will use Core strength training using unstable surface

Other: Core strength training using unstable surface

The stable surface would be gym floor.

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The control group will use stable surface.

Other: The stable surface would be gym floor.

Interventions

Core strength training using unstable surfaceOTHER

Training would include "big 3" exercises as described by McGill. These include the curl-up, side bridge, and quadruped position on unstable surface

Core strength training using unstable surface
The stable surface would be gym floor.OTHER

Training would include "big 3" exercises as described by McGill. These include the curl-up, side bridge, and quadruped position on stable gym Floor

The stable surface would be gym floor.

Eligibility Criteria

Age19 Years - 44 Years
Sexmale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Male clients
  • Male adults with age 19-44 years
  • Regular gym attendance with at least two gym workout session per week

You may not qualify if:

  • Recent history of injury or illness
  • Clients coming to gym for other exercises (endurance training, cardiovascular training)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Contours Gym Rehman Medical Institute

Peshawar, Khyberpakhtunkhuaw, 25000, Pakistan

Location

Related Publications (12)

  • Imai A, Kaneoka K, Okubo Y, Shiina I, Tatsumura M, Izumi S, Shiraki H. Trunk muscle activity during lumbar stabilization exercises on both a stable and unstable surface. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2010 Jun;40(6):369-75. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2010.3211.

    PMID: 20511695BACKGROUND

  • Escamilla RF, Lewis C, Bell D, Bramblet G, Daffron J, Lambert S, Pecson A, Imamura R, Paulos L, Andrews JR. Core muscle activation during Swiss ball and traditional abdominal exercises. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2010 May;40(5):265-76. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2010.3073.

    PMID: 20436242BACKGROUND

  • Kim K-J. Effects of Core Muscle Strengthening Training on Flexibility, Muscular Strength and Driver Shot Performance in Female Professional Golfers. International Journal of Applied sports sciences. 2010;22(1).

    BACKGROUND

  • Kahle N, Tevald MA. Core muscle strengthening's improvement of balance performance in community-dwelling older adults: a pilot study. J Aging Phys Act. 2014 Jan;22(1):65-73. doi: 10.1123/japa.2012-0132. Epub 2013 Jan 23.

    PMID: 23348043BACKGROUND

  • Okada T, Huxel KC, Nesser TW. Relationship between core stability, functional movement, and performance. J Strength Cond Res. 2011 Jan;25(1):252-61. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181b22b3e.

    PMID: 20179652BACKGROUND

  • Martuscello JM, Nuzzo JL, Ashley CD, Campbell BI, Orriola JJ, Mayer JM. Systematic review of core muscle activity during physical fitness exercises. J Strength Cond Res. 2013 Jun;27(6):1684-98. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e318291b8da.

    PMID: 23542879BACKGROUND

  • Uribe BP, Coburn JW, Brown LE, Judelson DA, Khamoui AV, Nguyen D. Muscle activation when performing the chest press and shoulder press on a stable bench vs. a Swiss ball. J Strength Cond Res. 2010 Apr;24(4):1028-33. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181ca4fb8.

    PMID: 20300023BACKGROUND

  • Kim MH, Oh JS. Effects of performing an abdominal hollowing exercise on trunk muscle activity during curl-up exercise on an unstable surface. J Phys Ther Sci. 2015 Feb;27(2):501-3. doi: 10.1589/jpts.27.501. Epub 2015 Feb 17.

    PMID: 25729202BACKGROUND

  • Lago-Fuentes C, Rey E, Padron-Cabo A, Sal de Rellan-Guerra A, Fragueiro-Rodriguez A, Garcia-Nunez J. Effects of Core Strength Training Using Stable and Unstable Surfaces on Physical Fitness and Functional Performance in Professional Female Futsal Players. J Hum Kinet. 2018 Dec 31;65:213-224. doi: 10.2478/hukin-2018-0029. eCollection 2018 Dec.

    PMID: 30687433BACKGROUND

  • Axel TA, Crussemeyer JA, Dean K, Young DE. Field Test Performance of Junior Competitive Surf Athletes following a Core Strength Training Program. Int J Exerc Sci. 2018 Jun 1;11(6):696-707. doi: 10.70252/XHXE2254. eCollection 2018.

    PMID: 29997737BACKGROUND

  • Hsu SL, Oda H, Shirahata S, Watanabe M, Sasaki M. Effects of core strength training on core stability. J Phys Ther Sci. 2018 Aug;30(8):1014-1018. doi: 10.1589/jpts.30.1014. Epub 2018 Jul 24.

    PMID: 30154592BACKGROUND

  • Thompson WR. Worldwide survey of fitness trends for 2018: the CREP edition. ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 2017;21(6):10-9.

    BACKGROUND

Study Officials

  • Raeed Mufti, MSPT-SPT

    Riphah International University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 15, 2020

First Posted

January 22, 2021

Study Start

August 1, 2020

Primary Completion

December 30, 2020

Study Completion

December 30, 2020

Last Updated

May 5, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-05

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

PA(1)