Jumping back to strength: plyometrics tested for burn recovery in kids
NCT ID NCT07590557
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a 12-week program of supervised jumping and plyometric exercises could help children aged 10-18 recover leg strength and power after severe burns. 62 participants were split into two groups: one did the plyometric program, the other did standard exercises. The goal was to see if the jumping exercises led to better muscle strength and functional performance.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Plyometric training (jump-based exercises)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, exercise-based way to help children regain strength and mobility after severe burns.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 62 participants, so results may not apply to all burn survivors. Exercise programs require supervision and may not be suitable for everyone.
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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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62 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Finished
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Mar 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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10 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children and adolescents aged 10-18 years at the time of enrolment. * History of severe burn injury involving ≥30% total body surface area (TBSA), with lower-extremity involvement. * Between 6 and 12 months post-hospital discharge. * Ability to understand study instructions and safely perform the prescribed exercise program. Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-existing neurological or musculoskeletal disorders that may affect lower-limb function or study outcomes. * Severe lower-limb joint contracture limiting functional movement. * Cognitive impairment preventing understanding of instructions or reliable participation. * Participation in another structured exercise, rehabilitation, or physical therapy program outside the study protocol during the trial period.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University
Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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