U.S., Aug. 16 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07125807) titled 'Plyometric vs Resistance Training for Trunk Balance in Children With Spina Bifida' on June 17.
Brief Summary: Objective: To compare the efficacy of upper extremity plyometric and resistance exercises in improving trunk balance in children with Spina Bifida (SB).
Methods: This randomized controlled trial (RCT) enrolled 28 children (aged 6-12 years) with lumbar-level SB, randomized to plyometric (n=14) or resistance (n=14) exercise groups for an 8-week intervention (3 days/week) alongside standard rehabilitation. Primary outcomes included Trunk Control Measurement Scale (TCMS) for static/dynamic sitting and reaching, and Pediatric Ba...