Sedentary BehaviorNCT07355127
Open vs. Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises in Sedentary Individuals
A study testing Open Kinetic Chain Exercise Program and Closed Kinetic Chain Exercise Program in people with Sedentary Behavior and Exercise Training, run by Lokman Hekim University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of Open Kinetic Chain (OKC) and Closed Kinetic Chain (CKC) exercises on dynamic balance, static balance, and vertical jump performance in sedentary individuals. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sedentary Behavior, Exercise Training
- What is being tested?
- Open Kinetic Chain Exercise Program and Closed Kinetic Chain Exercise Program
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 68 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Nov 2024to 28 Feb 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 18 to 30 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Having a sedentary behavior (Daily average step count less than 5000 in a smartphone application for the last 3 months) [9].
- Being between 18-30 years of age.
- Having no known health problems.
Who cannot join
- Individuals with chronic diseases.
- Individuals who exercised regularly in the last 6 months.
- Individuals who underwent surgical operations in the last 6 months.
- Withdrawal Criteria:
- Individuals who could not comply with the exercise program.
- Individuals who experienced health problems preventing them from exercising.
- Individuals who took a break from the exercise program for more than 5 days.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Comparison of the Effects of Open Kinetic Chain and Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises on Balance and Vertical Jump Performance in Sedentary Individuals
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of Open Kinetic Chain (OKC) and Closed Kinetic Chain (CKC) exercises on dynamic balance, static balance, and vertical jump performance in sedentary individuals.
A total of 68 sedentary individuals voluntarily participated in this randomized controlled trial and were allocated into three groups: OKC, CKC, and a control group. Exercise programs were administered to the OKC and CKC groups for four weeks. Assessments were conducted before and after the exercise intervention. Dynamic balance was evaluated using the Y Balance Test (YBT), static balance using the Flamingo Balance Test (FBT), and vertical jump performance (VJP) using the MyJump2 mobile application.
Read the detailed description
Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of Open Kinetic Chain (OKC) and Closed Kinetic Chain (CKC) exercises on dynamic balance, static balance, and vertical jump performance in sedentary individuals.
Methods: A total of 68 sedentary individuals voluntarily participated in this randomized controlled trial and were allocated into three groups: OKC, CKC, and a control group. Exercise programs were administered to the OKC and CKC groups for four weeks. Assessments were conducted before and after the exercise intervention. Dynamic balance was evaluated using the Y Balance Test (YBT), static balance using the Flamingo Balance Test (FBT), and vertical jump performance (VJP) using the MyJump2 mobile application. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the paired-samples t-test.
Keywords: Y Balance Test, Flamingo Balance Test, Vertical Jump Performance, Explosive Power, MyJump2
- Conditions
- Sedentary Behavior, Exercise Training
- Being tested
- Open Kinetic Chain Exercise Program, Closed Kinetic Chain Exercise Program
- Medical subject headings
- Sedentary Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Open Kinetic Chain Exercise ProgramOther
Exercise Intervention
Closed Kinetic Chain Exercise ProgramOther
Exercise Intervention
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Open Kinetic Chain (OKC) Group | Experimental | Participants were divided into three groups using stratified randomization: OKC Group (n = 22), Receives: Other: Open Kinetic Chain Exercise Program |
| Closed Kinetic Chain (CKC) Group | Experimental | Participants were divided into three groups using stratified randomization: CKC Group (n = 22), Receives: Other: Closed Kinetic Chain Exercise Program |
| Control Group | No intervention | Participants were divided into three groups using stratified randomization: Control Group (n = 24), |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Dynamic Balance
Dynamic balance performance was assessed using the highly reliable Y Balance Test (YBT). This test has no minimum or maximum values. Higher scores indicate better dynamic stability..
Measured: 4 weeks
Static Balance
Static balance performance was assessed using the validated and reliable Flamingo Balance Test (FBT). This test has no minimum or maximum values. Higher scores indicate worse static balance.
Measured: 4 weeks
Vertical Jump Performance (VJP)
VJP assessment was performed using the MyJump2 mobile application, which has a validity rate of 99.3% when compared to force platforms. The minimum score for this test is 0, and there is no maximum score. Higher scores indicate better vertical jump/plyometric performance.
Measured: 4 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Jan 2026
- Study start1 Nov 2024
- Primary completion2 Dec 2024
- Study completion28 Feb 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Sedentary BehaviorStudies 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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- randomized controlled trial, 3 groups: OKC, CKC, and a control group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 68 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Lokman Hekim University
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, HAKAN AYDIN, Lokman Hekim University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07355127
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 141/2024
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 3 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 21 Jan 2026
- 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 21 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison of the Effects of Open Kinetic Chain and Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises on Balance and Vertical Jump Performance in Sedentary Individuals
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07355127
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 141/2024
- Conditions
- Sedentary Behavior, Exercise Training
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 68 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Lokman Hekim UniversityOther government
- Study start
- 1 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 2 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 28 Feb 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 21 Jan 2026 (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.
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of Open Kinetic Chain (OKC) and Closed Kinetic Chain (CKC) exercises on dynamic balance, static balance, and vertical jump performance in sedentary individuals.
A total of 68 sedentary individuals voluntarily participated in this randomized controlled trial and were allocated into three groups: OKC, CKC, and a control group. Exercise programs were administered to the OKC and CKC groups for four weeks. Assessments were conducted before and after the exercise intervention. Dynamic balance was evaluated using the Y Balance Test (YBT), static balance using the Flamingo Balance Test (FBT), and vertical jump performance (VJP) using the MyJump2 mobile application.
Detailed description
Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of Open Kinetic Chain (OKC) and Closed Kinetic Chain (CKC) exercises on dynamic balance, static balance, and vertical jump performance in sedentary individuals.
Methods: A total of 68 sedentary individuals voluntarily participated in this randomized controlled trial and were allocated into three groups: OKC, CKC, and a control group. Exercise programs were administered to the OKC and CKC groups for four weeks. Assessments were conducted before and after the exercise intervention. Dynamic balance was evaluated using the Y Balance Test (YBT), static balance using the Flamingo Balance Test (FBT), and vertical jump performance (VJP) using the MyJump2 mobile application. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the paired-samples t-test.
Keywords: Y Balance Test, Flamingo Balance Test, Vertical Jump Performance, Explosive Power, MyJump2
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- randomized controlled trial, 3 groups: OKC, CKC, and a control group
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Open Kinetic Chain (OKC) Group | Experimental | Other: Open Kinetic Chain Exercise ProgramParticipants were divided into three groups using stratified randomization: OKC Group (n = 22), |
| Closed Kinetic Chain (CKC) Group | Experimental | Other: Closed Kinetic Chain Exercise ProgramParticipants were divided into three groups using stratified randomization: CKC Group (n = 22), |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Participants were divided into three groups using stratified randomization: Control Group (n = 24), |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Having a sedentary behavior (Daily average step count less than 5000 in a smartphone application for the last 3 months) [9].
- Being between 18-30 years of age.
- Having no known health problems.
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Individuals with chronic diseases.
- Individuals who exercised regularly in the last 6 months.
- Individuals who underwent surgical operations in the last 6 months.
- Individuals who could not comply with the exercise program.
- Individuals who experienced health problems preventing them from exercising.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Open Kinetic Chain Exercise ProgramExercise Intervention | Other | Open Kinetic Chain (OKC) Group |
| Closed Kinetic Chain Exercise ProgramExercise Intervention | Other | Closed Kinetic Chain (CKC) Group |
Primary outcome
Dynamic Balance
Time frame: 4 weeks
Dynamic balance performance was assessed using the highly reliable Y Balance Test (YBT). This test has no minimum or maximum values. Higher scores indicate better dynamic stability..
Static Balance
Time frame: 4 weeks
Static balance performance was assessed using the validated and reliable Flamingo Balance Test (FBT). This test has no minimum or maximum values. Higher scores indicate worse static balance.
Vertical Jump Performance (VJP)
Time frame: 4 weeks
VJP assessment was performed using the MyJump2 mobile application, which has a validity rate of 99.3% when compared to force platforms. The minimum score for this test is 0, and there is no maximum score. Higher scores indicate better vertical jump/plyometric performance.
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 21 Jan 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
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The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Open Kinetic Chain Exercise Program and Closed Kinetic Chain Exercise Program in people with Sedentary Behavior and Exercise Training, run by Lokman Hekim University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 7 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 21 Jan 2026. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
Dynamic Balance (time frame: 4 weeks). The study lists 3 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 21 Jan 2026.