Assessment of Physical Performance in Children

NCT07107984 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 2025/8
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 200
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat buildup that may affect health . Body mass index(BMI) is the main property to define and classify the obesity . One of the most considerable public health problem of the 21st century is childhood obesity . Based on the worldwide estimation in 2016, 124 million children and adolescents aged between 5 and 19 were obese, and there were 213 million overweight individuals. The health complications associated with overweight and obesity in childhood-often not noticeable until adulthood-include cardiovascular diseases (particularly heart disease and stroke), diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders (especially osteoarthritis), and certain types of cancer (endometrial, breast, and colon). Engaging in screen time of more than 2-3 hours per day reduces physical activity levels and increases food intake in children. A study in Turkey reported that 36.2% of children aged between 6 to 9, spend more than two hours per day watching TV or using a computer on weekdays, and this rate increases to 69.9% on weekends. There are revised regional reference values accessible for the anthropometric assessment of Turkish children. Health-related physical fitness in children is correlated with flexibility, muscular and cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and body composition. Also, performance-related or sport-specific abilities are associated to agility, power, speed, coordination, and balance. Sevimay implemented the motor performance test (agility parameter) in 1986, which is developed by Morris, Atwater, Williams and Wilmore in 1980, on 205 children aged between 3 and 6. In this study, same test is applied to assess motor performance in children. In order to assess static balance with minimal equipment, the One-leg standing test is used. To assess lower extremity motor performance, the 30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test was used . Evaluation of physical performance levels of obese, overweight, and normal-weight children is the aim of this study.

Conditions

Physical Performance

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• The one-leg stance test.

  Balance will be evaluated using the one-leg stance test. The test result will be recorded as standing time on one leg (seconds).

  baseline

• Agility

  Agility will be evaluated using agility the test. The test result will be recorded in seconds.

  Baseline

• The standing long jump test

  Muscular strength will be evaluated with the standing long jump. The test result will be recorded in centimeters.

  Baseline

• The 30-second sit-to-stand test

  Lower extremity motor performance will be evaluated using the 30-second sit-to-stand test. At the end of the test, the number of times they sit and stand for 30 seconds will be recorded.

  Baseline

Study Arms (3)

Overweight children

Same researcher will carry the same evaluation procedures for overweight and normal-weight children registered at the Sports Center. Demographic and anthropometric characteristics such as age, sex, height, weight, waist circumference, and hip circumference will be measured mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio will be calculated. Scores from the one-leg balance test, agility test, standing long jump test, and 30-second sit-to-stand test will also be collected. In the study, only the initial measurements of children who applied to the Sports Center will be used.

Obese Children

In the first stage of the study, data on age, sex, height, weight, waist circumference, and hip circumference of obese children will be collected from the archives of the Physiotherapy Services Unit at the Healthy Life Center (HLC).Body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio will be calculated. Scores from the one-leg balance test, agility test, standing long jump test, and 30-second sit-to-stand test will also be collected. Entire data of obese children will be retrieved from the unit's archives. No new assessments will be conducted.

Normal-Weight Children

Same researcher will carry the same evaluation procedures for overweight and normal-weight children registered at the Sports Center. Demographic and anthropometric characteristics such as age, sex, height, weight, waist circumference, and hip circumference will be measured mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio will be calculated. Scores from the one-leg balance test, agility test, standing long jump test, and 30-second sit-to-stand test will also be collected. In the study, only the initial measurements of children who applied to the Sports Center will be used.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 6 Years - 11 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

This descriptive research will be organized with primary school students aged 6 to 11

You may qualify if:

• Aged between 6 and 11 years
• Informed consent provided by their parents

You may not qualify if:

• Children with orthopedic, neurological, psychological or cognitive disorders
• Children whose parents do not consent to participation or later withdraw their consent

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Afyonkarahisar Health Science University

Afyonkarahisar, Afyonkarahisar, 03030, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 24, 2025
• First Posted: August 6, 2025
• Study Start: July 10, 2025
• Primary Completion: November 30, 2025
• Study Completion: December 31, 2025
• Last Updated: August 6, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Locations

TU (1)