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CompletedNCT06794762Updated Oct 7, 2026

Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises in Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

An interventional study of Conventional exercises and Core stabilization exercises in addition to conventional exercises in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, sponsored by Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 5 Years to 18 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-07.

Sponsored by Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

Updated Oct 7, 2026Now CompletedPrimary completion moved+3 moreGo to Updates ↓
Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
27
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
5 Years to 18 Years
Sex
All
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Where this study stands

Counted across the records on this site · 2026-11-12

Among 38 studies in Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma with a site in Turkey — 6 open to participants now, 11 under way, 5 of them phase 3. Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma · Turkey.

Enrollment
25th of 31
27 · median 102
Started
2025
with 2 others
No phase
15 of 38
3 open now
Registered
34th of 38
by date

Among the 38 studies in Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma with a site in Turkey, this one is the 25th largest by enrollment of the 31 interventional ones that give a count, is one of 3 that started in 2025, is one of 15 with no phase, and was the 34th registered.

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Of the 370 Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma studies recruiting now, 96 (26%) set no upper age limit and 257 (69%) stop at 75 or younger; 247 take children under 18; 29 take healthy volunteers.

This study: 5 Years to 18 Years · all sexes · no healthy volunteers.

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Study summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effects of core stabilization exercises applied in addition to the conventional exercise program on physical function, functional muscle strength, functional exercise capacity, postural control and fatigue in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia receiving maintenance treatment.

Participants will be divided into two groups; the first group will be given a conventional exercise program, while the second group will be given core stabilization exercises in addition to the conventional exercise program.

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Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) is a malignancy resulting from the abnormal proliferation of lymphoid cells that can invade the bone marrow, blood, and extramedullary regions, and it is the most common malignancy in childhood. Specific chemotherapy-related problems are frequently observed in children with ALL. These include a reduction in cardiopulmonary fitness, balance, posture, proximal muscle strength, and flexibility, as well as postural control issues and functional mobility impairments, in addition to fatigue.

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of core stabilization exercises, applied in addition to a conventional exercise program, on physical function, functional muscle strength, functional exercise capacity, postural control, and fatigue in children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia undergoing maintenance therapy.

Participants will be divided into two groups: the first group will follow a conventional exercise program, while the second group will receive core stabilization exercises in addition to the conventional program. All participants will be randomly assigned to the groups using the software available at http://www.randomizer.org. The exercise sessions will be conducted three times a week for a total of 8 weeks, with 24 sessions in total. Demographic information will be recorded for participants who agree to take part in the study and meet the inclusion criteria. The scales and tests designed to assess the participants' physical function, functional muscle strength, functional exercise capacity, postural control, and fatigue will be administered both before and after the study.

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Conditions studied

  • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Keywords

  • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
  • Maintenance Chemotherapy
  • Rehabilitation
  • Exercise
  • Core Stabilization Exercises
  • Cancer
  • Physical Function
  • Functional Muscle Strength
  • Functional Exercise Capacity
  • Postural Control
  • Fatigue
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Who can participate

The criteria were revised on the registry on Oct 7, 2026. See what changed

Ages eligible
5 Years to 18 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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Inclusion criteria

  • Children aged 5-18
  • Diagnosed with ALL
  • In the maintenance phase of chemotherapy
  • Children without acute thrombosis, active ischemia, hemodynamic instability
  • Children without uncontrolled pain
  • Children who can follow verbal instructions.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Children who have received or are receiving cranial radiotherapy
  • Children with any cardiovascular disease, acute or chronic respiratory disease
  • Children with acute or chronic bone, joint, muscle problems
  • Children diagnosed with neuromotor deficits or genetic disorders
  • Children with vision problems other than refractive errors
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Single (Participant)
Enrollment
27 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Control group

    Exercises will be applied to the participants participating in the study 3 days a week, 8 weeks, and 24 sessions in total.

    Other: Conventional exercises

  • Experimental
    Intervention group

    Exercises will be applied to the individuals participating in the study 3 days a week, 8 weeks, and 24 sessions in total. Exercises will be applied after the conventional therapy sessions.

    Other: Core stabilization exercises in addition to conventional exercises

Interventions

  • OtherConventional exercises

    Aerobic exercise and stretching exercises will be applied in the conventional exercise program. A 20-30 minute walking will be done as aerobic exercise. Stretching exercises will be done for major muscle groups in 3 sets and 10 repetitions.

  • OtherCore stabilization exercises in addition to conventional exercises

    In addition to the conventional exercise program, core stabilization exercises will be applied. During the exercises, participants will be trained on neutralizing the spine and working the transverse abdominis and multifidus muscles, correct postural control, and performing the exercises with diaphragmatic breathing.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)

    This test aims to evaluate the physical function.

    Time frame: Before 8 weeks of treatment

  2. Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)

    This test aims to evaluate the physical function.

    Time frame: After 8 weeks of treatment

  3. Sit-up Test

    This test aims to evaluate the functional muscle strength

    Time frame: Before 8 weeks of treatment

  4. Sit-up Test

    This aims to evaluate the functional muscle strength.

    Time frame: After 8 weeks of treatment

  5. 6-Minute Walk Test

    This test aims to evaluate the functional exercise capacity.

    Time frame: Before 8 weeks of treatment

  6. 6-Minute Walk Test

    This test aims to evaluate the functional exercise capacity.

    Time frame: After 8 weeks of treatment

  7. Balance Error Scoring System

    This test aims to evaluate the postural control.

    Time frame: Before 8 weeks of treatment

  8. Balance Error Scoring System

    This test aims to evaluate the postural control.

    Time frame: After 8 weeks of treatment

  9. Pediatric Quality of Life Multidimensional Fatigue Scale

    This scale aims to evaluate the fatigue in pediatric patients.

    Time frame: Before 8 weeks of treatment

  10. Pediatric Quality of Life Multidimensional Fatigue Scale

    This scale aims to evaluate the fatigue in pediatric patients.

    Time frame: After 8 weeks of treatment

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Study locations

1 site
  • Necmettin Erbakan University
    Konya, 42090, Turkey (Türkiye)
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Timeline

1 registry update since Sep 25, 2026
ElapsedEstimatedEstimated, not yet reachedDate before it movedWhere the date was before it movedSimilar studies: half by the dot; the band is the middle halfHalf of similar studies reached it by the dot; the band is the middle half, from a quarter to three quarters

Ran from Jan 2025 to primary completion in Mar 2026, 14 months.

Of 207 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma, half reached primary completion within 33 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 12 and three quarters within 66. This study's 14 months is below that.

Counting every sponsor, half of 214 studies reached it within 32 months; a quarter within 12 and three quarters within 66.

Since we started tracking on Sep 25, 2026, the dates moved once, on Oct 7, 2026: primary completion Feb 2026 → Mar 2026 and completion Feb 2026 → Mar 2026.

Earlier changes are on the record history on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

How these figures are worked out, and which studies are left out of them.

Registered
Jan 13, 2025
First posted
Jan 27, 2025
StartActual
Jan 14, 2025
Primary completionActual
Mar 15, 2026was Feb 2026
CompletionActual
Mar 15, 2026was Feb 2026
Last update
Oct 7, 2026
What these dates mean
Start.
When the first participant enrolled; while estimated, when the study expects to open to recruitment.
Primary completion.
When the last participant was examined or treated to collect data for the study's main question, its primary outcome. A study that stopped early gives the date its data collection stopped.
Completion.
When the last participant's last visit took place, for every outcome, secondary ones and side effects included: the end of the study. Often later than primary completion, sometimes the same day.
Actual and Est.
Actual means the registry says the date has happened. Est. (estimated) is a date the sponsor plans or expects. It can still move, and the sponsor is expected to change it to actual once it has passed.
Status
Recruiting→Completed
changed Oct 7, 2026
Primary completion
Feb 2026→Mar 15, 2026 (actual)
Oct 7, 2026
Study completion
Feb 2026→Mar 15, 2026 (actual)
Oct 7, 2026
Enrollment
34 (estimated)→27 (actual)
Oct 7, 2026
Eligibility
Minimum age 6 Years→5 Years; 1 inclusion criterion edited
What changed in the criteria
Inclusion criteria
  • EditedChildren aged 75-18
Oct 7, 2026
Show all 1 update
  1. Oct 7, 2026
    Recruiting→Completed
    Primary completion Feb 2026→Mar 15, 2026 (now actual)
    Study completion Feb 2026→Mar 15, 2026 (now actual)
    Enrollment 34 (estimated)→27 (actual)
    Eligibility Minimum age 6 Years→5 Years; 1 inclusion criterion edited
    What changed in the criteria
    Inclusion criteria
    • EditedChildren aged 75-18
    + 7 other changes: identifiers, verification date, oversight details, design details, contact details, site details and index terms

From the registry record's own update history. This site started tracking changes on Sep 25, 2026; for anything earlier, see the record history on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT06794762
Lead sponsor
Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University
Responsible party
Melike Müsevitoğlu (Melike Müsevitoğlu, Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University) — Principal investigator
First posted
Jan 27, 2025
Start date
Jan 14, 2025
Primary completion
Mar 15, 2026
Completion
Mar 15, 2026
Last update
Oct 7, 2026

Oversight

FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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