Backward walking with and without BOSU ball to improve balance and mobility in children with hearing loss
Comparative Effects of Retro Walking With and Without Bosu Ball on Balance and Mobility in Children With Hearing Impairment
This project will see if adding BOSU ball balance training to backward walking helps children aged 8–12 with hearing loss improve their balance and mobility.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Ages | 8 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT07578909 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a randomized controlled trial enrolling 24 children with bilateral hearing loss aged 8–12, randomized to backward walking plus BOSU ball training or backward walking alone for 8 weeks. Balance and mobility will be measured before and after intervention using the Pediatric Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go Test, and One-Leg Stance Test. Sessions will be delivered at specialized schools in Lahore and data will be analyzed with SPSS 27 after ethical approval. The primary comparison is change in standardized balance and mobility scores between the two groups.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 8–12 with bilateral hearing loss >61 dB and a Pediatric Balance Scale score below 45 who do not have neurologic disease, vision problems, musculoskeletal disorders, cochlear implants, hyperactivity, or leg-length discrepancy.
Not a fit: Children with neurologic or vision disorders, musculoskeletal problems, cochlear implants, hyperactivity, or leg-length discrepancy are excluded and are unlikely to benefit from this intervention as studied.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, combining BOSU ball training with backward walking could improve postural control and mobility and lower fall risk in hearing-impaired children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous work shows balance training and backward walking can improve postural control in children with vestibular or hearing-related balance deficits and BOSU devices are used for balance training, but the specific combination in this population is underexplored.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 8 to 12 years. * Children with hearing loss in right and left ear (bilateral). * Children with hearing-impaired intensity over 61 dB. * Both genders will be included. * Balance cut off value \<45 on pediatrics balance scale. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of neurologic disease. * Hyperactivity and vision problems. * Have any musculoskeletal disorders. * Children with cochlear implant. * Children with leg length discrepancy
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- Govt. Deaf and Defective Hearing Model High School for girls, Rajgarh — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Salma Kanwal, MS-PT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Imran Amjad, phD
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03324390125
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.