Core StabilityNCT06672809
Effects of Core Stability Training on the Function and Control of Deep Stabilizing Muscles
A study testing Core Stability Training and Aerobic Exercise in people with Core Stability, run by Kyungdong University at 1 site in South Korea.
Trial summary
This study investigates the effects of core stability training on the functionality and control of deep stabilizing muscles in healthy adults. Core stability exercises focus on strengthening the transversus abdominis and related core muscles to prevent and manage low back pain. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 29 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Core Stability
- What is being tested?
- Core Stability Training and Aerobic Exercise
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSouth Korea
- Study dates
- 4 Nov 2024to 10 Jan 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 29 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Aged between 20 and 29 years
- Healthy adults who can understand and complete the planned training program
- Individuals who have signed informed consent to participate in the study
Who cannot join
- Individuals with balance disorders due to orthopedic or neurological conditions
- Those with cardiopulmonary diseases
- Individuals who have undergone surgery within the past 6 months
- Persons with other physical disabilities that could interfere with the study
- Individuals who have participated in similar studies recently
- Pregnant individuals
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
South Korea1 site
Department of Physical Therapy, Kyungdong University
Wŏnju, Gangwon-do, 26495
About this study
This study investigates the effects of core stability training on the functionality and control of deep stabilizing muscles in healthy adults. Core stability exercises focus on strengthening the transversus abdominis and related core muscles to prevent and manage low back pain. Participants are randomly assigned to either the experimental group, performing core stability exercises on unstable surfaces such as a reformer, or the control group, performing aerobic exercises. Outcomes are measured by changes in muscle thickness and contraction time using rehabilitative ultrasound imaging, aiming to demonstrate the potential of core stabilization for enhancing spine support and reducing lower back pain.
- Conditions
- Core Stability
- Being tested
- Core Stability Training, Aerobic Exercise
- Keywords
- Core Stability, Deep Stabilizing Muscles, Muscle Activation, Rehabilitation
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Core Stability TrainingBehavioural
Participants in this group undergo core stability training sessions targeting deep stabilizing muscles. The exercises are designed to enhance spinal support and core control by activating the transversus abdominis and other core muscles. Sessions involve the use of a Pilates reformer and other unstable surfaces, fostering proprioceptive engagement and improved muscle coordination. Training is conducted three times per week for eight weeks, with each session lasting 50 minutes.
Aerobic ExerciseBehavioural
Participants in this group engage in aerobic exercise sessions that consist of warm-up, controlled-intensity walking, and a cool-down phase. This intervention serves as a comparative baseline, aiming to improve cardiovascular endurance without specifically targeting core stability. The aerobic routine is adjusted over time to increase exercise intensity, conducted three times per week for eight weeks, with each session lasting 50 minutes.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Core Stability Training Group | Experimental | This group receives core stability training aimed at strengthening deep stabilizing muscles, including the transversus abdominis, to improve lumbar support and control. Participants perform a 50-minute session three times per week over eight weeks, focusing on exercises using unstable surfaces like the Pilates reformer to enhance proprioception and core engagement. Receives: Behavioral: Core Stability Training |
| Control Group | Active comparator | This group participates in aerobic exercise sessions as a comparative intervention. Participants engage in a 50-minute session three times per week over eight weeks. The exercise includes warm-up, a main session (walking at a controlled intensity), and cool-down, with intensity levels adjusted over time to match cardiovascular improvements. Receives: Behavioral: Aerobic Exercise |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Thickness of Deep Stabilizing Muscles
The thickness of the core stabilizing muscles, including the rectus abdominis, transversus abdominis, internal oblique, and external oblique, is measured using rehabilitative ultrasound imaging (RUSI). For this assessment, a 10 MHz linear probe or a 3.5 MHz convex probe is positioned 2.5 cm lateral to the umbilicus while the participant lies in a supine position. The measurement captures the distance between the upper and lower fascial layers of each muscle, providing an indication of muscle thickness. Three measurements are taken, and the median value is used in analysis.
Measured: Baseline and 8 weeks after the intervention
Contraction Time of Deep Stabilizing Muscles
This measure assesses the contraction time of deep stabilizing muscles, specifically during a hollowing exercise where the participant engages the transversus abdominis and other abdominal muscles. Using rehabilitative ultrasound imaging (RUSI), the probe is positioned 2.5 cm lateral to the umbilicus to observe muscle activation. Contraction time is recorded as the duration from the onset of muscle activation to full contraction. Measurements are taken three times, with the median value used for analysis.
Measured: Baseline and 8 weeks after the intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Nov 2024
- Study start4 Nov 2024
- Primary completion10 Jan 2025
- Study completion10 Jan 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Core StabilityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kyungdong University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Kyeongjin Lee, Kyungdong University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06672809
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2024-05-013
- Status last verified
- Jan 2025
- First submitted
- 1 Nov 2024
- Last updated
- 15 Jan 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Jan 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Core Stability Training on the Function and Control of Deep Stabilizing Muscles
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06672809
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2024-05-013
- Conditions
- Core Stability
- Keywords
- Core Stability, Deep Stabilizing Muscles, Muscle Activation, Rehabilitation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Kyungdong UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 4 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Jan 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 4 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study investigates the effects of core stability training on the functionality and control of deep stabilizing muscles in healthy adults. Core stability exercises focus on strengthening the transversus abdominis and related core muscles to prevent and manage low back pain. Participants are randomly assigned to either the experimental group, performing core stability exercises on unstable surfaces such as a reformer, or the control group, performing aerobic exercises. Outcomes are measured by changes in muscle thickness and contraction time using rehabilitative ultrasound imaging, aiming to demonstrate the potential of core stabilization for enhancing spine support and reducing lower back pain.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Core Stability Training Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Core Stability TrainingThis group receives core stability training aimed at strengthening deep stabilizing muscles, including the transversus abdominis, to improve lumbar support and control. Participants perform a 50-minute session three times per week over eight weeks, focusing on exercises using unstable surfaces like the Pilates reformer to enhance proprioception and core engagement. |
| Control Group | Active comparator | Behavioral: Aerobic ExerciseThis group participates in aerobic exercise sessions as a comparative intervention. Participants engage in a 50-minute session three times per week over eight weeks. The exercise includes warm-up, a main session (walking at a controlled intensity), and cool-down, with intensity levels adjusted over time to match cardiovascular improvements. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 29 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Aged between 20 and 29 years
- Healthy adults who can understand and complete the planned training program
- Individuals who have signed informed consent to participate in the study
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Individuals with balance disorders due to orthopedic or neurological conditions
- Those with cardiopulmonary diseases
- Individuals who have undergone surgery within the past 6 months
- Persons with other physical disabilities that could interfere with the study
- Individuals who have participated in similar studies recently
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Core Stability TrainingParticipants in this group undergo core stability training sessions targeting deep stabilizing muscles. The exercises are designed to enhance spinal support and core control by activating the transversus abdominis and other core muscles. Sessions involve the use of a Pilates reformer and other unstable surfaces, fostering proprioceptive engagement and improved muscle coordination. Training is conducted three times per week for eight weeks, with each session lasting 50 minutes. | Behavioural | Core Stability Training Group |
| Aerobic ExerciseParticipants in this group engage in aerobic exercise sessions that consist of warm-up, controlled-intensity walking, and a cool-down phase. This intervention serves as a comparative baseline, aiming to improve cardiovascular endurance without specifically targeting core stability. The aerobic routine is adjusted over time to increase exercise intensity, conducted three times per week for eight weeks, with each session lasting 50 minutes. | Behavioural | Control Group |
Primary outcome
Thickness of Deep Stabilizing Muscles
Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks after the intervention
The thickness of the core stabilizing muscles, including the rectus abdominis, transversus abdominis, internal oblique, and external oblique, is measured using rehabilitative ultrasound imaging (RUSI). For this assessment, a 10 MHz linear probe or a 3.5 MHz convex probe is positioned 2.5 cm lateral to the umbilicus while the participant lies in a supine position. The measurement captures the distance between the upper and lower fascial layers of each muscle, providing an indication of muscle thickness. Three measurements are taken, and the median value is used in analysis.
Contraction Time of Deep Stabilizing Muscles
Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks after the intervention
This measure assesses the contraction time of deep stabilizing muscles, specifically during a hollowing exercise where the participant engages the transversus abdominis and other abdominal muscles. Using rehabilitative ultrasound imaging (RUSI), the probe is positioned 2.5 cm lateral to the umbilicus to observe muscle activation. Contraction time is recorded as the duration from the onset of muscle activation to full contraction. Measurements are taken three times, with the median value used for analysis.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Jan 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Core Stability Training and Aerobic Exercise in people with Core Stability, run by Kyungdong University at 1 site in South Korea.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Jan 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in South Korea. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Thickness of Deep Stabilizing Muscles (time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks after the intervention). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 Jan 2025.