Postural and Shoulder Function Norms Among Normal-Weight Children in Saudi Arabia: A Comparative Study With Obese School-Aged Peers
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 384
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- shoulder pain intensity
研究概览
简要总结
Musculoskeletal development during childhood is influenced by several factors, including age, body composition, and physical activity. However, normative data regarding shoulder joint parameters and upper body posture among school-aged children in Saudi Arabia are lacking, particularly in relation to body mass index (BMI).
Objective: This study aims to establish normative reference values for shoulder joint mobility and upper body postural alignment in Saudi male school children, and to investigate the influence of BMI and age on these musculoskeletal parameters.
This study will provide foundational normative data for shoulder and upper body posture among school-aged children in Saudi Arabia and clarify the musculoskeletal impact of excess weight. The findings will support early screening and intervention strategies in pediatric populations.
详细描述
A cross-sectional analytical study will be conducted among 384 Saudi male students, aged 6 to 17 years, recruited from six randomly selected schools in the western region of Saudi Arabia. Participants will be stratified by BMI categories (normal, overweight, and obese) and age groups. Outcome measures will include forward head posture angle, shoulder slope angle, scapular downward rotation, and dorsal kyphosis. Other assessments will comprise shoulder pain intensity, functional disability, shoulder range of motion, and isometric strength. Descriptive statistics will be used to summarize demographic and clinical characteristics. A factorial multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) will be performed to assess the influence of BMI and age on the musculoskeletal parameters. Additionally, odds ratios (ORs) will be calculated to determine the association between obesity and postural abnormalities. Data will be analyzed using SPSS software version 26), with a significance level set at p < 0.05.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Other
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 6 Years 至 17 Years（Child）
- 性别
- Male
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Saudi male students, aged 6 to 17 years
排除标准
- •shoulder injuries previous shoulder surgery scoliosis
结局指标
主要结局
shoulder pain intensity
时间窗: one month
measured on pain scale (visual analogue scale) from 0 (no pain ) to 10 (untolerable pain)
次要结局
- functional disability(one month)
研究者
ALZAIDANI ABDULAZIZ ATIAH A
doctor
Lincoln University College