Neuromuscular balance exercises for people with overweight or obesity
Official title: Investigation of the Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Control-Based Exercises Combined With Aerobic and Strength Training Exercises on Balance in Overweight and Obese Individuals
Run by Marmara University · NCT07372157 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will test whether adding neuromuscular balance exercises to regular aerobic and strength training improves balance, functional capacity, and physical fitness in adults with overweight or obesity.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Marmara University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Istanbul) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 15, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 2026 |
| Study ends | June 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 28, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07372157 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults with BMI 25–35 kg/m2 who can attend in-person exercise sessions and have no recent surgery or major musculoskeletal, cardiac, neurological, or psychiatric conditions are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
People with BMI outside 25–35 kg/m2, significant balance-limiting musculoskeletal or neurological disorders, recent myocardial infarction or heart failure, or inability to adhere to thrice-weekly sessions are unlikely to benefit from this protocol.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial will enroll 40 adults with BMI 25–35 kg/m2 and randomly assign them to either a control program of aerobic plus strength training or an intervention program that adds neuromuscular balance exercises. Both programs are delivered in-person three times per week for eight weeks, with baseline and post-intervention measurements. Outcomes include measures of static and dynamic postural control, functional capacity, and general physical fitness, and results will be compared between groups. The study also examines how balance adaptations relate to changes in body composition during the weight loss process.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, adding neuromuscular balance exercises could improve postural stability and physical function, making exercise programs safer and more effective for people with overweight or obesity.
How similar studies have gone: Smaller trials and rehabilitation research have shown that balance training can improve postural control in related populations, but large randomized trials specifically in overweight and obese adults are limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteering to participate in the study * Having a BMI of 25-35 kg/m2 * Not having undergone any surgical operation in the last 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * Any musculoskeletal disorder or systemic disease that would prevent exercise * Balance problems due to any disease that could prevent exercise * Psychiatric or neurological disease affecting cooperation and cognitive functions * Acute pain for any reason * Chest pain * History of myocardial infarction within the last year * Congestive heart failure * Patient's inability to adhere to treatment
Where it's running
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Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Diabetes and Obesity Treatment Center
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mine Gülden G Polat, PhD — Marmara University Faculty of Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Ekin UĞUR CANÖZ, MSc
- Email: ekinugur@marun.edu.tr
- Phone: +905374525191
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.