Could a Walking-Based exercise boost core strength better than jumping?
NCT ID NCT07641777
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares coordinated locomotor training—a movement technique that combines walking patterns with sprinter and skater positions—to traditional plyometric exercises for improving core stability and balance in novice runners. Twenty-eight runners aged 18 to 30 who run less than 10 miles per week and have less than one year of experience will be randomly assigned to one of the two training groups. Over 8 weeks, researchers will measure changes in core endurance, stability, and postural control to see which approach works better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Coordinated locomotor training (exercise technique combining walking patterns with sprinter and skater positions)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this training method could give coaches and runners a simple, evidence-based way to improve core stability and reduce injury risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 28 participants, so results may not apply to all runners. The training requires consistent attendance and may not outperform standard plyometric exercises.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 28 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 30 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 30 years * Running less than 10 miles (approximately 16 kilometers) per week * Not participating in running sports (such as soccer, track, or cross-country) more than once per week * Less than one year of consistent running experience * Male and female novice runners * Willing to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of musculoskeletal injury (including fractures, ligament tears, or muscle strains) in the past six months * Diagnosed neurological disorders (such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's disease) * Diagnosed vestibular disorders (such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo or labyrinthitis) * Presence of current pain, discomfort, or functional limitation during normal daily activities or athletic activities * Presence of cardiovascular disorders (such as uncontrolled hypertension or heart disease) that restrict moderate to high intensity physical activity * Presence of respiratory disorders (such as severe asthma or COPD) that restrict moderate to high intensity physical activity * Regular use of medications that affect neuromuscular performance, coordination, or balance (including sedatives, muscle relaxants, or antiepileptic drugs) * Pregnancy * Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would preclude safe participation in exercise training
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The University of Faisalabad
Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 3800, Pakistan
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