Investigating how flexibility affects balance in young adults
Effect of Lower Extremity Flexibility on Postural Stability
This study is testing how flexibility in the legs affects balance in healthy young adults aged 18-25 to see if being more flexible helps with stability and prevents injuries.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 64 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Bezmialem Vakif University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06555835 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to explore the relationship between lower extremity flexibility and postural stability in healthy individuals aged 18-25. It will assess how flexibility impacts dynamic postural stability, which is crucial for functional movements and injury prevention. Participants will undergo evaluations of their flexibility and postural stability to gather data on these factors. The findings could enhance our understanding of how flexibility contributes to balance and athletic performance.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy individuals aged 18-25 who are willing to participate.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological, orthopedic, vestibular, or rheumatological disorders, or those with recent musculoskeletal injuries or surgeries, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights that improve athletic performance and reduce injury risk in young adults.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific focus on flexibility and postural stability in this age group may be novel, related studies have shown that flexibility can influence balance and athletic performance.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Between the ages of 18-25 * Volunteering to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Having a diagnosis of neurological, orthopedic, vestibular, rheumatological disorder * Having a history of musculoskeletal injury or surgery within the last year * Participating in a regular exercise program
Where this trial is running
Istanbul
- Bezmialem Vakif University — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kubra Alpay, PhD — Bezmialem Vakif University
- Study coordinator: Kubra Alpay, PhD
- Email: kubraalpay@hotmail.com
- Phone: +902124012600
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.