Comparative Study of Inclined Treadmill and Dynamic Cycling on Balace in Hearing Impaired Children.

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• Conditions: Balance Assessment

• Registration Number: NCT06673836
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

Hearing loss is generally identified initially in life leading to difficulties in communication. In children, vestibular dysfunctions can cause a deficit in gross motor development and balance stability. At an early age, delayed gross motor development can cause impairment in the bilateral vestibular system and sensorineural hearing. The children with balance impairment cannot usually participate in physical activities. Running, cycling, hoping and leading to social isolation3. In Pakistan, 2.49% of the population suffers from some disability; the hearing loss population is 7.4%. In Pakistan, hearing loss is more reported in males as compared to females. According to the non-official data, nearly 1.2 in every 1000 Pakistani children suffer from moderate to severe bilateral hearing loss5. In this, 15% population is suffering from profound and nearly 85% from moderate to severe hearing loss.Children who have vestibular dysfunctions may experience many disorders of the vestibular system.Acute unilateral vestibular loss (AUVL) is the most frequent vestibular dysfunction. The etiology of acute unilateral vestibular loss is unknown, but the studies say it may be due to genetic and acquired causes (inflammatory and viral infections). The symptoms include static

Detailed Description

This study seeks to provide a detailed understanding of the effects of dynamic cycling and inclined treadmill training on the motor skills of children with hearing impairments through an extensive review of relevant literature, careful data collection, and robust statistical analysis. The findings may assist parents, educators, and healthcare professionals in making informed choices about the most effective therapies to enhance mobility and overall development in children with hearing impairments. Ultimately, this research contributes to pediatric rehabilitation and promotes a holistic approach to addressing the specific needs of children with hearing loss.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-09-27
• Status Verified: 2024-11
• Study First Submitted: 2024-11-03
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-11-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-11-03
• Study First Posted: 2024-11-05
• Last Update Posted: 2024-11-05
• Primary Completion: 2024-11-28
• Study Completion: 2024-12-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 36

Inclusion Criteria

children of age 8 to 10 years consistency in hearing impairment ability to understand the command

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Exclusion Criteria

children with any acute or chronic disease recurrent falls history of any MSK disease

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Dynamic gate index	10-15 min	The Dynamic Gait Index was developed by Anne Shumway-Cook (1995) and has been used with older adults to determine their likelihood of falling. Scores of 19 and less are related to falls in older adults. It tests 8 facets of gait and can be used with an assistive device.
CTSIB TEST	10 min	The test is the therapist\'s version of the Computerized Dynamic Post urography which attempts to measure the way that vision, Vestibular and somatosensory interaction allows us to maintain our balance against the forces of gravity. The test was developed by Shumway Cook and Horak in 1986 and further discussed as a clinical tool in 1987 Patients with uncompensated unilateral vestibular deficits have been shown to have difficulty when visual and support surface information are manipulated.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Riphah International University; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan