Neuromuscular Balance Exercise Effects in Overweight and Obese Individuals

Marmara University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Overweight and Obesity

Treatments: Behavioral: Aerobic and strength training; Behavioral: Neuromuscular balance exercises

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07372157

130.2024fbu

Details and patient eligibility

About

This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effects of adding neuromuscular balance exercises to exercise programs on functional capacity, balance, and physical fitness in individuals with obesity. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving aerobic and strength training exercises or an intervention group receiving aerobic and strength training combined with neuromuscular balance exercises. Both exercise programs will be conducted three times per week for eight weeks. Functional capacity, balance, and physical fitness outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after the intervention period. The findings are expected to contribute to the integration of balance-focused exercises into rehabilitation programs for individuals with obesity.

Full description

This project will begin with initial assessments of volunteers to examine the effects of balance exercises on postural control and neuromuscular connections in obesity treatment. A multimodal exercise program (neuromuscular balance exercises, aerobic training, and resistance training) will be designed for individuals with obesity, and its effects on physical function, balance impairment, and weight management will be evaluated. In the first phase, participants' static and dynamic balance will be analyzed using clinical scales. In the second phase, an 8-week multimodal exercise program will be implemented, and the outcomes will be comparatively examined in relation to the weight loss process.

The study aims to provide scientific data to support the individualization of exercise programs by examining postural balance adaptations in response to changes in body composition during weight loss. The findings are expected to contribute to more comprehensive physical activity approaches in obesity management and to guide clinical applications.

This study adds a different perspective by evaluating the functional benefits of neuromuscular-based balance exercises in addition to traditional aerobic and strength training exercises. The assessment, conducted in individuals with obesity who have experienced weight loss, is expected to provide important findings for the interpretation and discussion of outcomes.

Enrollment: 40 estimated patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 18 to 65 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Volunteering to participate in the study
• Having a BMI of 25-35 kg/m2
• Not having undergone any surgical operation in the last 6 months

Exclusion criteria

• Any musculoskeletal disorder or systemic disease that would prevent exercise
• Balance problems due to any disease that could prevent exercise
• Psychiatric or neurological disease affecting cooperation and cognitive functions
• Acute pain for any reason
• Chest pain
• History of myocardial infarction within the last year
• Congestive heart failure
• Patient's inability to adhere to treatment

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

---

40 participants in 2 patient groups

Control group

Active Comparator group

Description:

Participants in the control group are individuals with obesity or overweight who receive a standardized exercise program that includes aerobic and strength training exercises. The program is performed three times per week over an eight-week period.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Aerobic and strength training

Intervention group

Experimental group

Description:

Participants in the intervention group consist of individuals with obesity or overweight who receive the same aerobic and strength training program as the control group, with the addition of neuromuscular balance exercises. The intervention is performed three times per week for eight weeks.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Neuromuscular balance exercises

Behavioral: Aerobic and strength training