An observational study in Gait Analysis in Healthy Subjects, sponsored by Ankara University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 18 Years to 45 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-05.
Sponsored by Ankara University · Observational
The purpose of this study is to investigate the immediate effects of applying low-frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) to the gluteus medius muscle on gait and balance in healthy young adults.
The gluteus medius is a major hip muscle that plays a crucial role in stabilizing the pelvis and maintaining postural balance during walking. Although TENS is widely used in clinical settings, its immediate impact on multi-planar walking kinematics and stability when applied specifically to this muscle is not fully understood.
In this study, healthy young adult participants will receive a single 20-minute session of low-frequency TENS applied bilaterally to their gluteus medius muscles. Researchers will evaluate the participants' static and dynamic balance performance, as well as their three-dimensional walking patterns, immediately before and after the electrical stimulation to observe any acute changes in their physical performance and stabilization strategies.
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The study population consists of healthy young adults, primarily recruited from the local university and surrounding community.
Exclusion Criteria:
Change in Static and Dynamic Balance
Balance performance is assessed using the BOBO Pro 2 system. The system evaluates static and dynamic balance parameters, providing a balance score expressed as a percentage (%). Higher scores indicate better postural stability and balance performance.
Time frame: Baseline before intervention and immediately after the 20-minute TENS intervention.
Change in Three-Dimensional Gait Kinematics
Multi-planar gait kinematics, focusing specifically on frontal, sagittal, and transverse plane parameters (such as hip adduction-abduction range of motion and pelvic obliquity), are captured and analyzed using the VICON motion capture system. Values are recorded in degrees (°).
Time frame: Baseline before intervention and immediately following the 20-minute TENS.
Plan to share: No — Individual participant data will not be shared publicly. Aggregate data will be available in the published manuscript.
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