Postural and Shoulder Function Norms

NCT07308028 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: LUCMalaysia2
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 384
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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.

Conditions

Normal

Keywords

body mass index, isometric strength, range of motion, shoulder posture, school children.

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• shoulder pain intensity

  measured on pain scale (visual analogue scale) from 0 (no pain ) to 10 (untolerable pain)

  one month

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• functional disability

  one month

Interventions

forward head posture angle DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

angle between 2 lines; first line passing through tragus of the ear and seventh cervical vertebrae, the second line is horizontal line passing through seventh cervical vertebrae

Eligibility Criteria

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

Study Population

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.

You may qualify if:

• Saudi male students, aged 6 to 17 years

You may not qualify if:

• shoulder injuries previous shoulder surgery scoliosis

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Lincoln University College: lead

Study Sites (1)

King Faisal Medical Complex

Ta'if, Saudi Arabia

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: doctor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 15, 2025
• First Posted: December 29, 2025
• Study Start: August 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: November 30, 2025
• Study Completion: November 30, 2025
• Last Updated: December 29, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-12

Locations

SA (1)