Anthropometric Characteristics, Level of Physical Fitness, and Muscle Strength in Youngsters Attending School

NCT06407752 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: REC/RCR&AHS/23/0782
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 285
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

It has long been believed that evaluating a child's development is essential to determining population health trends and creating effective interventions. Assessing school-age children's overall health and well-being in the 7-14 age range requires careful observation of their anthropometric metrics, physical fitness, and muscle strength. These assessments can provide insight into several physical health-related concerns during this crucial period of childhood development. Anthropometric parameters include height (in centimeters or centimeters), body mass index (BMI), skin fold measurements (which provide estimates of body fat), circumference measurements, and body weight (kg), which is typically measured in kilograms (kg). A cross-sectional descriptive study design will be used. The goal of this research is to determine how anthropometric characteristics, physical

Conditions

Child Rearing

Keywords

Anthropometric parameter; Dynamometer; Conicity index

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Muscle strength

  manual muscle testing

  8 weeks

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 7 Years - 16 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The participants will range in age from 7 to 14. Both men and women will be present. Only physically well and in good health will be accepted. Enrolled and regular pupils in both public and private schools.

You may qualify if:

• The age of participants will be 7-14 years.
• Males and females will be included.
• Healthy and physically fit participants will be taken.
• Regular and enrolled students of public and private schools.

You may not qualify if:

• Students with any significant past medical or surgical history will be not included in this study.
• Chronic disease or injury to the lower extremity or were on continuous medication

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Riphah international university lahore

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Karim A, Qaisar R. Anthropometric measurements of school-going-girls of the Punjab, Pakistan. BMC Pediatr. 2020 May 16;20(1):223. doi: 10.1186/s12887-020-02135-4.

  PMID: 32416717 BACKGROUND

Study Officials

• Ayesha Yousaf, MS*

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 6, 2024
• First Posted: May 9, 2024
• Study Start: June 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: August 15, 2024
• Study Completion: August 15, 2024
• Last Updated: October 29, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)