Child RearingNCT06407752
Anthropometric Characteristics, Level of Physical Fitness, and Muscle Strength in Youngsters Attending School
An observational study of Child Rearing, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial 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… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 7 to 16 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Child Rearing
- How many people
- 285 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2024to 15 Aug 2024
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 7 to 16 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
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.
Who may be able to join
- 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.
Who cannot join
- 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
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site
Riphah international university lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000
About this study
Official title: Anthropometric Parameters, Physical Fitness and Muscle Strength in School Going Children
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
Read the detailed description
The participants' anthropometric parameters will be assessed both subjectively and objectively to calculate the data. Weight will be measured in kilograms using a weight machine, and height will be measured in inches using a measuring tape and converted into meters, respectively, to determine BMI. Using a measuring tape, the chest, abdomen, thigh, triceps, and supraillium are measured to determine the skin fold measurement, which determines the body fat percentage. Circumference measurements, such as those taken of the midthigh, biceps, waist, hips, and conicity index. The body mass index, conicity index, weight scale, and inch tape will be used for these measurements.
A common tool is the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). The seven-day IPAQ-SF is a self-administered, scientifically validated recall questionnaire for children ages 7 to 14. The quantity of time a child spends exercising during the
- Conditions
- Child Rearing
- Keywords
- Anthropometric parameter, Dynamometer, Conicity index
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Muscle strength
manual muscle testing
Measured: 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 May 2024
- Study start1 Jun 2024
- Primary completion15 Aug 2024
- Study completion15 Aug 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Child RearingStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Riphah International UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 285 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Ayesha Yousaf, MS*, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06407752
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/RCR&AHS/23/0782
- Status last verified
- Oct 2024
- First submitted
- 6 May 2024
- Last updated
- 29 Oct 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
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.
PubMed 32416717
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Oct 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Anthropometric Parameters, Physical Fitness and Muscle Strength in School Going Children
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06407752
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/RCR&AHS/23/0782
- Conditions
- Child Rearing
- Keywords
- Anthropometric parameter, Dynamometer, Conicity index
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 285 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Aug 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 May 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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
Detailed description
The participants' anthropometric parameters will be assessed both subjectively and objectively to calculate the data. Weight will be measured in kilograms using a weight machine, and height will be measured in inches using a measuring tape and converted into meters, respectively, to determine BMI. Using a measuring tape, the chest, abdomen, thigh, triceps, and supraillium are measured to determine the skin fold measurement, which determines the body fat percentage. Circumference measurements, such as those taken of the midthigh, biceps, waist, hips, and conicity index. The body mass index, conicity index, weight scale, and inch tape will be used for these measurements.
A common tool is the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). The seven-day IPAQ-SF is a self-administered, scientifically validated recall questionnaire for children ages 7 to 14. The quantity of time a child spends exercising during the
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 7 to 16 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
- 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.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- 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.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- 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
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Muscle strength
Time frame: 8 weeks
manual muscle testing
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Oct 2024.
- Background: PubMed 32416717Karim 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.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Ayesha Yousaf, MS* principal investigator
Riphah International University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Child Rearing, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Oct 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Muscle strength (time frame: 8 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06407752, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Oct 2024.