Can a better butt workout fix your walk? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07293039

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether adding movement retraining with feedback to a home exercise program for gluteal (buttock) muscles can improve movement quality in healthy young adults with coordination issues. 38 participants will be split into two groups: one doing gluteal exercises alone, and the other adding movement retraining. Researchers will measure changes in a step-down test and muscle activation to see if the combined approach is more effective.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: home exercise program with isometric gluteal activation and movement retraining feedback cues
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward better rehabilitation strategies for people with movement coordination problems.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 38 healthy participants, so results may not apply to broader populations or those with injuries.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Dyskinesias movement disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LOWER EXTREMITY PROBLEM MOVEMENT, ABNORMAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

LSU Health Sciences Center at Shreveport

Shreveport, Louisiana, 71103, United States

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