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Could swapping gym class for balance drills sharpen teens' stability?

NCT ID NCT07805421

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Eastern Mediterranean University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 04, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether an 8-week balance-focused exercise program improves static and dynamic balance in high school students more than traditional physical education. Researchers will enroll 68 students aged 14 to 18 and measure balance with tests like the Single-Leg Stance and Y-Balance. The program runs twice weekly for 40 minutes, with exercises that get harder over time. The goal is to see if a targeted balance curriculum can outperform standard PE classes.

What this could mean

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Active substance
An 8-week balance-focused exercise program
What this could lead to
If balance-focused exercise outperforms traditional PE, schools could adopt it to improve students' balance and coordination.
What could go wrong
The trial is small and short, and results may not apply to all students. Balance improvements might not last beyond the 8 weeks.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 68 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

14 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 14-18 years of age. * Enrolled in the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade at İskele Türk Maarif Koleji. * Able to participate in physical education classes. * No known health condition that prevents participation in physical activity. * No lower-extremity injury within the previous 6 months. * Parent or legal guardian has provided written informed consent. * Participant has provided assent and voluntarily agreed to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Lower-extremity injury within the previous 6 months. * Neurological or vestibular disease that may affect balance performance. * Known balance disorder. * Orthopedic condition causing movement limitation. * Any condition that prevents participation in physical education classes. * Active participation in a sport requiring regular structured balance training. * Failure to participate in any required pre-intervention or post-intervention assessment. * Withdrawal of parent or legal guardian consent. * Voluntary withdrawal from the study at any time.

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Balance performance in high school students

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Locations

  • Iskele Türk Maarif Koleji

    Famagusta, Cyprus