Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)NCT07633249
Effect of Core Stability Training on Trunk Control and Sitting Balance in Patients With Paraplegia
A study testing selected conventional physical therapy program and conventional physical therapy program in addition to Core Stability Training. in people with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
This study aims to investigate the effect of core stability training on trunk control and sitting balance in patients with paraplegia resulting from incomplete spinal cord injury. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 35 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
- What is being tested?
- selected conventional physical therapy program and conventional physical therapy program in addition to Core Stability Training.
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 46 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 30 Nov 2025to 29 Mar 2026
- 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 25 to 35 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients with traumatic incomplete SCI.
- Neurological level between T6 and T12 according to ASIA classification.
- Age from 25 to 35 years.
- Ability to maintain unsupported sitting.
- Medically stable condition.
- Adequate cognitive ability to follow instructions.
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- Duration of injury more than six months.
- Moderate trunk impairment (TIS score 8-14).
- BMI less than 30 kg/m
Who cannot join
- other neurological disorders affecting balance.
- Uncontrolled cardiovascular conditions.
- Active lumbar or pelvic pressure sores.
- Orthopedic disorders affecting trunk control or sitting balance.
- Severe spasticity interfering with sitting balance
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Egypt1 site
Faculty of physical therapy Cairo University
Giza, Giza Governorate, 12613
About this study
Official title: Effect of Core Stability Training on Trunk Control and Sitting Balance in Patients With Paraplegia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study aims to investigate the effect of core stability training on trunk control and sitting balance in patients with paraplegia resulting from incomplete spinal cord injury.
Read the detailed description
This randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of core stability training in improving trunk control and sitting balance in patients with paraplegia due to traumatic incomplete spinal cord injury. Forty-six participants diagnosed with incomplete SCI at neurological levels T6-T12 were randomly assigned into two groups. The study group received core stability training in addition to selected conventional physical therapy, while the control group received the same selected physical therapy program only.
Outcome measures included trunk control assessed by the Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS), sitting balance assessed by the Seated Functional Reach Test (SFRT) and T-shirt Test, and weight-bearing symmetry assessed using the Wii Balance Board (WBB). The study aimed to determine whether adding core stability training could significantly improve trunk control, sitting balance, and weight distribution symmetry in this population.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
- Being tested
- selected conventional physical therapy program, conventional physical therapy program in addition to Core Stability Training.
- Medical subject headings
- Spinal Cord Injuries
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
selected conventional physical therapy programOther
Patients received selected conventional physical therapy program in form of:
- Passive and active-assisted ROM exercises for lower limbs
- Upper limb strengthening exercises
- Conventional trunk training on stable sitting surfaces
- Functional sitting balance exercises
- Transfer and wheelchair mobility training
Treatment was conducted for about 60 minutes, three sessions per week for eight weeks
conventional physical therapy program in addition to Core Stability Training.Other
The core stability program consisted of progressive trunk stabilization exercises targeting deep trunk muscles. Training included:
- Static trunk stabilization exercises
- Multidirectional reaching tasks
- Anterior, posterior, and lateral weight-shifting activities
- Advanced exercises on unstable surfaces
- Upper limb activities combined with trunk stabilization
The sessions were divided into 40-45 minutes of selected conventional physical therapy modalities and exercises, followed immediately by 15-20 minutes of progressive Core Stability Training (CST) targeting the deep stabilizing muscles of the trunk .
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Control Group | Active comparator | Participants received selected conventional physical therapy program. Receives: Other: selected conventional physical therapy program |
| Study Group | Experimental | Participants received the same selected conventional physical therapy program in addition to Core Stability Training. Receives: Other: selected conventional physical therapy program; Other: conventional physical therapy program in addition to Core Stability Training. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Weight Distribution Symmetry (Wii Balance Board)
Assessment of sitting weight-bearing symmetry using the Wii Balance Board by measuring the percentage of body weight distributed between the right and left sides.
Measured: Baseline and after 8 weeks
Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS)
Assessment of trunk control through evaluation of static sitting balance, dynamic sitting balance, and trunk coordination. Higher scores indicate better trunk performance.
Measured: Baseline and after 8 weeks
Seated Functional Reach Test (SFRT)
Assessment of dynamic sitting balance by measuring maximum forward reaching distance while maintaining sitting stability.
Measured: Baseline and after 8 weeks
T-shirt Test
Functional assessment of dynamic sitting balance and trunk coordination through timed dressing performance while seated.
Measured: Baseline and after 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Jun 2026
- Study start30 Nov 2025
- Primary completion14 Mar 2026
- Study completion29 Mar 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 46 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mohamed Ahmed Fathy Mohamed, Cairo University
- Investigators
- Mohamed A Fathy, BSc, Principal investigator, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07633249
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- P.T.REC\012\006398)
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 8 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Core Stability Training on Trunk Control and Sitting Balance in Patients With Paraplegia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07633249
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- P.T.REC\012\006398)
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 46 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 30 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 14 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 29 Mar 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 8 Jun 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.
This study aims to investigate the effect of core stability training on trunk control and sitting balance in patients with paraplegia resulting from incomplete spinal cord injury.
Detailed description
This randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of core stability training in improving trunk control and sitting balance in patients with paraplegia due to traumatic incomplete spinal cord injury. Forty-six participants diagnosed with incomplete SCI at neurological levels T6-T12 were randomly assigned into two groups. The study group received core stability training in addition to selected conventional physical therapy, while the control group received the same selected physical therapy program only.
Outcome measures included trunk control assessed by the Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS), sitting balance assessed by the Seated Functional Reach Test (SFRT) and T-shirt Test, and weight-bearing symmetry assessed using the Wii Balance Board (WBB). The study aimed to determine whether adding core stability training could significantly improve trunk control, sitting balance, and weight distribution symmetry in this population.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Control Group | Active comparator | Other: selected conventional physical therapy programParticipants received selected conventional physical therapy program. |
| Study Group | Experimental | Other: selected conventional physical therapy program, Other: conventional physical therapy program in addition to Core Stability Training.Participants received the same selected conventional physical therapy program in addition to Core Stability Training. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 35 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Patients with traumatic incomplete SCI.
- Neurological level between T6 and T12 according to ASIA classification.
- Age from 25 to 35 years.
- Ability to maintain unsupported sitting.
- Medically stable condition.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- other neurological disorders affecting balance.
- Uncontrolled cardiovascular conditions.
- Active lumbar or pelvic pressure sores.
- Orthopedic disorders affecting trunk control or sitting balance.
- Severe spasticity interfering with sitting balance
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 |
|---|---|---|
| selected conventional physical therapy programPatients received selected conventional physical therapy program in form of: 1. Passive and active-assisted ROM exercises for lower limbs 2. Upper limb strengthening exercises 3. Conventional trunk training on stable sitting surfaces 4. Functional sitting balance exercises 5. Transfer and wheelchair mobility training Treatment was conducted for about 60 minutes, three sessions per week for eight weeks | Other | Control Group, Study Group |
| conventional physical therapy program in addition to Core Stability Training.The core stability program consisted of progressive trunk stabilization exercises targeting deep trunk muscles. Training included: 1. Static trunk stabilization exercises 2. Multidirectional reaching tasks 3. Anterior, posterior, and lateral weight-shifting activities 4. Advanced exercises on unstable surfaces 5. Upper limb activities combined with trunk stabilization The sessions were divided into 40-45 minutes of selected conventional physical therapy modalities and exercises, followed immediately by 15-20 minutes of progressive Core Stability Training (CST) targeting the deep stabilizing muscles of the trunk . | Other | Study Group |
Primary outcome
Weight Distribution Symmetry (Wii Balance Board)
Time frame: Baseline and after 8 weeks
Assessment of sitting weight-bearing symmetry using the Wii Balance Board by measuring the percentage of body weight distributed between the right and left sides.
Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS)
Time frame: Baseline and after 8 weeks
Assessment of trunk control through evaluation of static sitting balance, dynamic sitting balance, and trunk coordination. Higher scores indicate better trunk performance.
Seated Functional Reach Test (SFRT)
Time frame: Baseline and after 8 weeks
Assessment of dynamic sitting balance by measuring maximum forward reaching distance while maintaining sitting stability.
T-shirt Test
Time frame: Baseline and after 8 weeks
Functional assessment of dynamic sitting balance and trunk coordination through timed dressing performance while seated.
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 8 Jun 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes
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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.
Mohamed A Fathy, BSc principal investigator
Cairo University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing selected conventional physical therapy program and conventional physical therapy program in addition to Core Stability Training. in people with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
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 9 inclusion and 5 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 8 Jun 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 Egypt. 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?
Weight Distribution Symmetry (Wii Balance Board) (time frame: Baseline and after 8 weeks). The study lists 4 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 8 Jun 2026.