NCT07578909 Retro Walking With and Without Bosu Ball for Balance and Mobility in Hearing Impaired Children
| NCT ID | NCT07578909 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University |
| Condition | Hearing Impaired Children |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 24 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-04-15 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-07-05 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 24 participants in total. It began in 2026-04-15 with a primary completion date of 2026-07-05.
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Brief Summary
his randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of retro walking with and without BOSU ball training on balance and mobility in hearing-impaired children aged 8-12 years. A total of 24 participants will be divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group will receive retro walking along with BOSU ball training, while the control group will perform retro walking only for 8 weeks. Balance and mobility will be assessed using the Pediatric Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go Test, and One-Leg Stance Test. Data will be collected from specialized schools in Lahore and analyzed using SPSS 27. Ethical approval will be obtained prior to study commencement.
Eligibility 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
Contact & Investigator
Salma Kanwal, MS-PT
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Riphah International University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07578909 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 8 Years or older, up to 12 Years, studying Hearing Impaired Children. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07578909 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07578909 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07578909 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Lahore, Pakistan.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07578909 clinical trial?
NCT07578909 is sponsored by Riphah International University. The principal investigator is Salma Kanwal, MS-PT at Riphah International University. The trial plans to enroll 24 participants.