Ballet training for children with hip movement issues
Effects of Ballet Training on Kinematics and Subjective Parameters in Children With Idiopathic Coxa Antetorta: a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tests if ballet training can help children with hip movement issues walk better and feel more confident.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 17 (estimated) |
| Ages | 8 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Children's Hospital Basel Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Basel) |
| Trial ID | NCT06648408 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of ballet training on movement and self-perception in children diagnosed with idiopathic coxa antetorta, a condition characterized by increased femoral anteversion. The randomized controlled trial aims to assess how ballet can improve knee flexion during walking and overall mobility in affected children. By focusing on hip strengthening and flexibility, the study seeks to reduce compensatory movements that may lead to pain and falling. The findings could help integrate ballet training into the daily routines of these children to enhance their physical activity and quality of life.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 8 to 12 with a diagnosis of idiopathic coxa antetorta and a femoral neck anteversion greater than 30 degrees.
Not a fit: Patients who have undergone surgery within the last six months or have significant comorbidities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could improve mobility and reduce pain in children with idiopathic coxa antetorta.
How similar studies have performed: While ballet training for this specific condition is novel, similar physical activity interventions have shown promise in improving mobility and reducing pain in children with movement disorders.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of idiopathic coxa antetorta with FNA\> 30° * Children between 8 and 12 years of age * Cognitive abilities must include: Ability to actively participate in a 60-minute ballet class; Ability to communicate pain or discomfort; Ability to attend training, testing and follow-up sessions. All included participants can make decisions on their own and do not show any signs of mental or cognitive limitations. Exclusion Criteria: * Any surgery within 6 months prior to the start of the study or surgery scheduled during the study period. Other medications can be continued as prescribed by the participants' physician * Known cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases that have not received medical clearance to participate in the physical exercise intervention * Neurological or other musculoskeletal comorbidities * The children should not have completed any ballet training in the last 12 months * Pregnancy
Where this trial is running
Basel
- Universitäts-Kinderspital beider Basel (UKBB) — Basel, Switzerland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Michèle Widmer, Dr. med. — Universitäts-Kinderspital beider Basel (UKBB)
- Study coordinator: Michèle Widmer, Dr. med.
- Email: michele.widmer@ukbb.ch
- Phone: +41 617042834
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.