Core Stabilization and PNF Exercises on Cor Muscle Activation in Obese Children

NCT05571085 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: USelma
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 66
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of core stabilization and PNF exercises on core muscle activation in obese children.In the study, the initial sample size was calculated as 66 people, under the assumptions that the comparisons between groups would be made with one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), 3 groups would be included in the study, α= 0.05, β= 0.20 and the effect size would be f= 0.40. The study will be conducted on children between the ages of 10-13 who have a BMI value above the 95% percentile according to age and gender.After recording the sociodemographic information of the individuals, body composition, core muscle activation level, lumbar region muscle endurance, lumbar joint position sense, body image, static and dynamic balances, level of enjoyment of physical activity, physical activity level and pediatric quality of life scale before treatment, 8 weeks of treatment will be measured by the evaluator at the end of the 12-week follow-up period. The level of core muscle activation will be used as the primary outcome measure in the study.

Conditions

Obesity

Keywords

core muscle activation; Exercise; Core stability; pediatrics

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Core muscle strength

  Core muscle strength will be measured using a simple and feasible equipment, Pressure Biofeedback (Chattanooga Group Inc., Hixson, TN, USA).

  Change from baseline at 8 weeks and 12 weeks after the intervention.

Secondary Outcomes (7)

• McGill Core Endurance Tests

  Change from baseline at 8 weeks and 12 weeks after the intervention.

• Joint Position Sense

  Change from baseline at 8 weeks and 12 weeks after the intervention.

• Children's Body Image Scale

  change from baseline at 8 weeks and 12 weeks after the intervention

• Dynamic Balance test

  change from baseline at 8weeks and 12 weeks after the intervention

• Static Balance Test

  change from baseline at 8weeks and 12 weeks after the intervention

Study Arms (3)

Core Stability Exercises group

EXPERIMENTAL

Core stabilization exercises will be performed based on the program recommended by Jeffrey. Each session will take 40-50 minutes. The program consists of a 5-minute warm-up, 40-minute main exercise and a 5-minute cool-down period. Children will be taught the abdominal cupping technique during the first two weeks of the exercises.

Other: Core Stability Exercises

PNF Exercise Program

OTHER

PNF exercises will consist of a 5-minute warm-up, 40-minute main exercise and a 5-minute cool-down period, with each session lasting 40-50 minutes. Individuals will be taught the abdominal cupping technique during the first two weeks of the program.

Other: PNF Exercise Program

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

No treatment program was applied. As a result of the study, an effective exercise program will be recommended to the participants.

Interventions

Core Stability Exercises OTHER

Core stabilization exercises will be performed based on the program recommended by Jeffrey. Each session will take 40-50 minutes. The program consists of a 5-minute warm-up, 40-minute main exercise and a 5-minute cool-down period.

Core Stability Exercises group

PNF Exercise Program OTHER

PNF exercises will consist of a 5-minute warm-up, 40-minute main exercise and a 5-minute cool-down period, with each session lasting 40-50 minutes.

PNF Exercise Program

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 10 Years - 13 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Having a BMI value over the 95% percentile according to age and gender,
• Not included in an ongoing diet program for the last 3 months,
• Children who have not participated in an exercise or sports program for the last 6 months will be included.

You may not qualify if:

• Having a chronic disease that requires continuous drug use,
• Having chronic pain that will prevent them from exercising,
• Having a disease of neuromuscular origin,
• Having spinal anomaly,
• Having a history of spinal surgery,
• Children with spinal and sacroiliac joint dysfunction, history of injury or trauma will not be included in the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Eastern Mediterranean University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Selma Uzuner

Famagusta, 99628, Cyprus

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Obesity; Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Overweight; Overnutrition; Nutrition Disorders; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases; Body Weight; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Behavior

Study Officials

• SELMA UZUNER, MSc

  selmauzuner10@gmail.com

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• EMİNE HANDAN TÜZÜN, PROF

  selmauzuner10@gmail.com

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

SELMA UZUNER, MSc

CONTACT

05488472522; selmauzuner10@gmail.com

Serpil MIHÇIOĞLU, MSc

CONTACT

05528466751; srplmhcgl@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Msc. Physiotherapist

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 25, 2022
• First Posted: October 7, 2022
• Study Start: October 28, 2021
• Primary Completion: November 28, 2022
• Study Completion: December 3, 2022
• Last Updated: October 7, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-10

Locations

CY (1)