Healthy AdultNCT07434830
Multidimensional Predictors of Balance in Healthy Young Adults
An observational study of Healthy Adult and Balance Assessment, run by Akdeniz University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Brief Summary (for ClinicalTrials.gov) This cross-sectional observational study aims to identify independent determinants of static and dynamic balance in healthy young adults using a multidimensional assessment framework. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Healthy Adult, Balance Assessment
- What is being tested?
- Participants did not receive any intervention as part of the study; they only underwent assessments.
- How many people
- 119 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 25 Sep 2025to 10 Jan 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- 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
Study population: The study population consists of 119 healthy young adults who were voluntarily enrolled (mean age 22.6 ± 1.5 years; 61.3% female).
Who may be able to join
- age 18-30 years
- absence of lower extremity
- absence of vestibular pathology
- willingness to participate.
Who cannot join
- neurological or neuromuscular disorders
- leg length discrepancy >5 mm
- visual or auditory impairment
- history of middle ear infection in the last 6 months
- recent (<6 months) lower extremity injury
- Having a fracture
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- Having surgery
- Having tinnitus
- Having a persistent headache
- Current use of medications that may influence balance
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Pamukkale University
Antalya, Konyaaltı, 07070
About this study
Official title: Determinants of Static and Dynamic Balance in Healthy Young Adults: A Multidimensional Observational Study
Brief Summary (for ClinicalTrials.gov) This cross-sectional observational study aims to identify independent determinants of static and dynamic balance in healthy young adults using a multidimensional assessment framework. A total of 119 healthy participants (mean age 22.6 ± 1.5 years; 61.3% female) completed standardized static balance tests (Stork Balance Test and Tandem Stance Test under eyes-open and eyes-closed conditions) and a dynamic balance test (Y-Balance Test for right and left limbs). Candidate explanatory factors include foot posture (Foot Posture Index-6), body composition assessed by bioelectrical impedance analysis, general muscle strength (dominant hand grip strength), weight-bearing ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (knee-to-wall/weight-bearing lunge test), functional lower-limb strength (30-second sit-to-stand test), sex, and cognitive performance (Stroop Test Part 5). Multiple linear regression model (enter method) was used to determine which factors independently predict static and dynamic balance outcomes. Findings are expected to clarify which structural, functional, and cognitive variables most strongly contribute to balance performance in healthy young adults, informing targeted assessment and prevention strategies.
- Conditions
- Healthy Adult, Balance Assessment
- Being tested
- Participants did not receive any intervention as part of the study; they only underwent assessments.
- Keywords
- biomechanics, dynamic balance, healthy young adults, static balance
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Participants did not receive any intervention as part of the study; they only underwent assessments.Diagnostic test
Participants completed standardized static balance tests (Stork Balance Test and Tandem Stance Test under eyes-open and eyes-closed conditions) and dynamic balance assessments using the Y-Balance Test for both right and left limbs. In addition, the following measurements were obtained: foot posture (Foot Posture Index-6), body composition via bioelectrical impedance analysis, general muscle strength (dominant hand grip strength), weight-bearing ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (knee-to-wall/weight-bearing lunge test), functional lower-limb strength (30-second sit-to-stand test), sex, and cognitive performance (Stroop Test Part 5).
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy participants | Not described Receives: Diagnostic Test: Participants did not receive any intervention as part of the study; they only underwent assessments. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Stork Balance Test (Eyes Open and Eyes Closed) Time
Time (seconds) maintained in the Stork Balance Test under eyes-open and eyes-closed conditions. Higher values indicate better static balance.
Measured: At a single study visit (baseline)
Tandem Stance Test (Eyes Open and Eyes Closed) Time
Time (seconds) maintained in the Tandem Stance Test under eyes-open and eyes-closed conditions. Higher values indicate better static balance.
Measured: At a single study visit (baseline)
Y-Balance Test Composite Score (Right and Left)
Y-Balance Test composite score (%) for the right and left lower limbs, calculated from reach distances and normalized to limb length. Higher values indicate better dynamic balance.
Measured: At a single study visit (baseline)
Secondary outcomes (9)
Foot Posture Index-6 (FPI-6)
Foot posture assessed using the Foot Posture Index-6. Outcome: total FPI-6 score (-12 to +12), with higher scores indicating a more pronated foot posture.
Measured: Baseline (single assessment session)
Knee-to-Wall Test (KTW)
Ankle mobility was assessed with the Knee-to-Wall Test (KTW). In this test, functional dorsiflexion flexibility was measured using a tape measure placed on the tip of the foot while the participant attempted to touch the wall with the knee without heel lift.
Measured: Baseline (single assessment session)
30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test
Number of full sit-to-stand repetitions completed in 30 seconds. Higher counts indicate better functional lower-limb strength/endurance.
Measured: Baseline (single assessment session)
Dominant Hand Grip Strength
General muscle strength was assessed via dominant hand grip strength measurement. Dominant hand grip strength measured using a hand dynamometer. Outcome: mean grip strength (kg) across three trials. Higher values indicate greater general muscle strength.
Measured: Baseline (single assessment session)
Stroop Test
Cognitive performance was tested with the Stroop Test-Part 5. In this section, participants were required to name the ink color of incongruent color words rather than reading the words. Completion time was recorded with a stopwatch.
Measured: Baseline (single assessment session)
Fat Mass (kilograms) measured by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
Fat mass is measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis (Tanita body composition analyzer) and reported in kilograms.
Measured: Baseline (single assessment session)
Skeletal Muscle Mass (kilograms) measured by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
Skeletal muscle mass is measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis (Tanita body composition analyzer) and reported in kilograms.
Measured: Baseline (single assessment session)
Bone Mass (kilograms) measured by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
Bone mass is measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis (Tanita body composition analyzer) and reported in kilograms.
Measured: Baseline (single assessment session)
Total Body Water (kilograms) measured by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
Total body water is measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis (Tanita body composition analyzer) and reported in kilograms.
Measured: Baseline (single assessment session)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Feb 2026
- Study start25 Sep 2025
- Primary completion10 Jan 2026
- Study completion10 Jan 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Healthy AdultStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Akdeniz UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 119 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Akdeniz University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Pamukkale University, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Hatice Gül, Akdeniz University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07434830
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 09.09.2025/17
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 17 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 27 Feb 2026
- Results posted
- 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 27 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Determinants of Static and Dynamic Balance in Healthy Young Adults: A Multidimensional Observational Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07434830
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 09.09.2025/17
- Conditions
- Healthy Adult, Balance Assessment
- Keywords
- biomechanics, dynamic balance, healthy young adults, static balance
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 119 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Akdeniz UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Pamukkale University, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
- Study start
- 25 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Jan 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Feb 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.
Brief Summary (for ClinicalTrials.gov) This cross-sectional observational study aims to identify independent determinants of static and dynamic balance in healthy young adults using a multidimensional assessment framework. A total of 119 healthy participants (mean age 22.6 ± 1.5 years; 61.3% female) completed standardized static balance tests (Stork Balance Test and Tandem Stance Test under eyes-open and eyes-closed conditions) and a dynamic balance test (Y-Balance Test for right and left limbs). Candidate explanatory factors include foot posture (Foot Posture Index-6), body composition assessed by bioelectrical impedance analysis, general muscle strength (dominant hand grip strength), weight-bearing ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (knee-to-wall/weight-bearing lunge test), functional lower-limb strength (30-second sit-to-stand test), sex, and cognitive performance (Stroop Test Part 5). Multiple linear regression model (enter method) was used to determine which factors independently predict static and dynamic balance outcomes. Findings are expected to clarify which structural, functional, and cognitive variables most strongly contribute to balance performance in healthy young adults, informing targeted assessment and prevention strategies.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy participants | – | Diagnostic Test: Participants did not receive any intervention as part of the study; they only underwent assessments. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- The study population consists of 119 healthy young adults who were voluntarily enrolled (mean age 22.6 ± 1.5 years; 61.3% female).
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- age 18-30 years
- absence of lower extremity
- absence of vestibular pathology
- willingness to participate.
Key exclusion criteria (10 listed)
- neurological or neuromuscular disorders
- leg length discrepancy >5 mm
- visual or auditory impairment
- history of middle ear infection in the last 6 months
- recent (<6 months) lower extremity injury
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Participants did not receive any intervention as part of the study; they only underwent assessments.Participants completed standardized static balance tests (Stork Balance Test and Tandem Stance Test under eyes-open and eyes-closed conditions) and dynamic balance assessments using the Y-Balance Test for both right and left limbs. In addition, the following measurements were obtained: foot posture (Foot Posture Index-6), body composition via bioelectrical impedance analysis, general muscle strength (dominant hand grip strength), weight-bearing ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (knee-to-wall/weight-bearing lunge test), functional lower-limb strength (30-second sit-to-stand test), sex, and cognitive performance (Stroop Test Part 5). | Diagnostic test | Healthy participants |
Primary outcome
Stork Balance Test (Eyes Open and Eyes Closed) Time
Time frame: At a single study visit (baseline)
Time (seconds) maintained in the Stork Balance Test under eyes-open and eyes-closed conditions. Higher values indicate better static balance.
Tandem Stance Test (Eyes Open and Eyes Closed) Time
Time frame: At a single study visit (baseline)
Time (seconds) maintained in the Tandem Stance Test under eyes-open and eyes-closed conditions. Higher values indicate better static balance.
Y-Balance Test Composite Score (Right and Left)
Time frame: At a single study visit (baseline)
Y-Balance Test composite score (%) for the right and left lower limbs, calculated from reach distances and normalized to limb length. Higher values indicate better dynamic balance.
9 secondary outcomes
Foot Posture Index-6 (FPI-6)
Time frame: Baseline (single assessment session)
Knee-to-Wall Test (KTW)
Time frame: Baseline (single assessment session)
30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test
Time frame: Baseline (single assessment session)
Dominant Hand Grip Strength
Time frame: Baseline (single assessment session)
Stroop Test
Time frame: Baseline (single assessment session)
Fat Mass (kilograms) measured by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
Time frame: Baseline (single assessment session)
Skeletal Muscle Mass (kilograms) measured by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
Time frame: Baseline (single assessment session)
Bone Mass (kilograms) measured by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
Time frame: Baseline (single assessment session)
Total Body Water (kilograms) measured by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
Time frame: Baseline (single assessment session)
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 27 Feb 2026.
- 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?
An observational study of Healthy Adult and Balance Assessment, run by Akdeniz 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 4 inclusion and 10 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 27 Feb 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?
Stork Balance Test (Eyes Open and Eyes Closed) Time (time frame: At a single study visit (baseline)). 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 27 Feb 2026.