Clinical trial NCT06974890: Effects of Shuttle Balance Training on Balance , Gait and Postural Control in Children With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Official title: Effects of Shuttle Balance Training on Balance , Gait and Postural Control in Children With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: RECRUITING
Phase: NA
Conditions: Mild Cognitive Impairment
Keywords: Down syndrome
Shuttle balance training
Mild cognitive impairment
Pediatric balance scale
Berg balance scale
Lead sponsor: Riphah International University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2025-05-16
Enrollment: 24
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 6
Maximum age (years): 12
Standard ages: CHILD
Accepts healthy volunteers: no
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Intervention model description: 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.
Primary purpose: OTHER

Brief summary: 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.

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

Primary outcomes:
measure: Berg Balance Scale
timeFrame: Baseline , 4th week, 8th week & 12th week
measure: Limits of Stability Test
timeFrame: Baseline , 4th week, 8th week & 12th week
measure: Goal-Oriented Assessment of Life skills (GOAL) Test
timeFrame: Baseline , 4th week, 8th week & 12th week
measure: The Timed up and Go test.
timeFrame: Baseline , 4th week, 8th week & 12th week
Secondary outcomes:
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Lahore
country: Pakistan
facility: Rising Sun Institute
state: Punjab
Study officials:
affiliation: Riphah International University
name: ZAHRA AHMAD, MS-PPT
role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
References:
citation: 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.