Postural Characteristics and Body Composition in Adolescents: A Generation Z Perspective - Alarming Rates of Thoracic Hyperkyphosis
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 572
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Thoracic kyphosis angle
研究概览
简要总结
This study aims to explore the relationship between posture and body composition in adolescents from Generation Z (born between 2002 and 2005). It was conducted as a cross-sectional study at a high school in Ankara, Turkey. A total of 572 students between the ages of 14 and 17 were included.
Researchers used photographic analysis to measure head, neck, and shoulder posture, as well as a digital inclinometer to assess the curvature of the upper spine (thoracic kyphosis). Body composition-such as body fat percentage, fat-free mass, and body mass index (BMI)-was evaluated using a bioelectrical impedance analyzer.
All participants and their parents provided informed consent. After data collection, participants attended an educational seminar about posture and healthy habits. The study was approved by the Gazi University Ethics Committee and conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Other
- 时间视角
- Retrospective
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 14 Years 至 17 Years（Child）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Adolescents born between 2002-
- •No history of spinal surgery, neurological, or musculoskeletal disorders.
排除标准
- •Presence of congenital/post-traumatic spinal deformities.
- •Inability to stand independently for measurements.
结局指标
主要结局
Thoracic kyphosis angle
时间窗: Single assessment (day 1 of measurement)
次要结局
- Craniovertebral angle(Single assessment (day 1 of measurement))
- Body composition (BMI, fat%)(Single assessment (day 1 of measurement))
- Sagittal shoulder angle(Single assessment (day 1 of measurement))
研究者
FUAT YUKSEL
Dr.
T.C. ORDU ÜNİVERSİTESİ