Effects Of Down-Dog Yoga On Pain And Posture In Children With Nonspecific Low Back Pain

NCT07331610 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: MUHAMMAD HAROON UR RAHMAN
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 58
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

To manage back pain and correct postural imbalances in children, Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) promotes flexibility, core strength, and spinal alignment. Traditional physiotherapy may seem repetitive and less engaging for kids. Yoga offers a developmentally appropriate, non-invasive, and enjoyable alternative. Studying its effectiveness could provide a simple, affordable, and accessible therapy option.

Conditions

Low Back Pain

Keywords

PaediatricYoga,DownwardDog Pose,Postural Assessment

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• plumb line for posture correction

  the individual stands upright next to a vertical plumb line (or against a grid or wall) so that their posture can be visually evaluated. Key anatomical landmarks such as the ear lobe, shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle are observed in relation to the plumb line to detect deviations from normal alignment. It is a non-invasive, quick, and cost-effective method commonly used in physiotherapy and rehabilitation settings to identify postural imbalances.

  Baseline and after 6 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Down dog yoga with routine physical therapy group

EXPERIMENTAL

Warm-Up Complementary Yoga Poses Other supportive poses will be integrated to enhance the effects of Down-Dog Yoga: Child's Pose Cool Down and Relaxation

Other: down dog yoga

Routine physical therapy group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The control group will receive standard conventional physiotherapy designed for the management of nonspecific low back pain in children. This intervention focuses on general stretching, strengthening, and postural correction exercises that are commonly used in clinical pediatric rehabilitation Warm-Up Bird-dog Gentle stretching: Focus on back, hips, and hamstrings Deep breathing and relaxation: In seated or lying down position

Other: down dog yoga

Interventions

down dog yoga OTHER

experimenbtal group was given down dog yoga protocol along with back and trunk isometric and trunk streching control group wasa givcen standard phyiotherapy intervention total 2 session will given each week consisting of 30 mints

Also known as: No intervention

Down dog yoga with routine physical therapy group; Routine physical therapy group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 8 Years - 14 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Children aged 8 to 14 years Actively enrolled in a regular school setting. Clinical diagnosis of non-specific low back pain Pain duration of at least 4 weeks but less than 6 months. Self-reported pain of ≥3 on a 10-point Visual Analog Scale or age-appropriate pain scale Presence of observable postural misalignment

You may not qualify if:

• History or evidence of spinal deformity Structural abnormalities History of neuromuscular disorders, cerebral palsy, or epilepsy Trauma, fractures, or surgery to the spine or lower limbs in the last 6 months.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Related Links

• oga may be a beneficial form of exercise in the school-based setting for improving balance and flexibility in healthy children.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Low Back Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Back Pain; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• muhammad haroon, dpt

  Riphah International University, Lahore

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Imran Amjad, Phd

CONTACT

03324390125; imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk

Aamna Hassan, MS-PPT

CONTACT

03017601082; amna1197@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 29, 2025
• First Posted: January 12, 2026
• Study Start: December 20, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): August 20, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): August 20, 2026
• Last Updated: January 12, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share