Physical FitnessNCT07729813
Task Oriented Basketball Training and Physical Fitness in Children
A study testing Medicine Ball Throw/Basket Ball and General Physical Activity in people with Physical Fitness, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This study investigates the impact of task-oriented basketball training on physical fitness and upper extremity endurance in school children aged 9-12 in Lahore. Using a randomized controlled trial, one group receives task-specific training while the other gets basic training. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 9 to 12 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Physical Fitness
- What is being tested?
- Medicine Ball Throw/Basket Ball and General Physical Activity
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 42 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 14 Apr 2026to 24 Jul 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 9 to 12 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Children aged 9-12 years.
- No history of serious injuries or chronic health conditions.
- Parental consent to participate.
- Both genders will be included
Who cannot join
- -Any children with any other chronic neurological or medical condition. Specifically, children with Severe physical impairment Learning disability Below normal intelligence
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effects of Task-oriented Basketball Training on Upper Extremity Endurance and Physical Fitness in School Going Children.
This study investigates the impact of task-oriented basketball training on physical fitness and upper extremity endurance in school children aged 9-12 in Lahore. Using a randomized controlled trial, one group receives task-specific training while the other gets basic training. Outcomes like upper limb function, endurance, and overall fitness will be assessed over 8 weeks.
Read the detailed description
The physical fitness and upper extremity endurance of children are fundamental for their optimal growth, development, and overall health. However, due to academic pressures and limited time to cover an extensive curriculum, physical education is often less investigated in school going children. This can adversely affect children's physical development. Incorporating structured, enjoyable, and engaging physical activities such as task-oriented basketball training can serve as an effective method to counteract this issue. Basketball, as a dynamic sport, not only enhances cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength but also specifically targets upper extremity use and functional endurance. By focusing on this approach, the current study aims to examine the significance of incorporating sport-based interventions into school routines to improve children's physical health among school children in Pakistan. This study aims to investigate how task- oriented basketball training affects the physical fitness and upper extremity endurance of school- going children in Lahore aged between 9 and 12. Data will be collected from City School, Johar Town Campus. The research will be based on randomized controlled trial design, involving two groups. One group will receive task-oriented basketball training, while the other group will receive the same basic intervention without the task-specific element. The study will be completed within 10 months, the training program will consist of organized basketball drills and activities designed to enhance upper extremity use, endurance, coordination, and overall physical fitness over a period of eight weeks. The Upper Extremity Functional Index (UEFI) will be used as the main tool to evaluate upper limb performance. Functional endurance will be measured through the medicine ball throw test, both before and after the intervention. Additionally, other physical fitness metrics including agility, flexibility, and grip strength will be assessed. Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 27.0
- Conditions
- Physical Fitness
- Being tested
- Medicine Ball Throw/Basket Ball, General Physical Activity
- Keywords
- Physical Fitness, Task-Oriented, Basketball Training Affects, Upper Extremity Endurance, School-Aged Children
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Medicine Ball Throw/Basket BallDevice
Also called General Physical Activity
The Medicine Ball Throw Test is used to measure upper body strength and power, especially in the arms, chest, and shoulders. It checks muscle performance by measuring how far a person can throw a weighted ball.
General Physical ActivityOther
Warm-up exercises such as stretching, jogging, and light movement drills.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball Training & Upper Body Endurance In Children | Experimental | An 8-week task-oriented basketball training program was conducted 3 times weekly for 60 minutes per session in school. Receives: Device: Medicine Ball Throw/Basket Ball |
| Without Basket Ball Training | Active comparator | Participants continued with regular classroom activities and standard physical educatio classes without any intervention. Receives: Other: General Physical Activity |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The Upper Extremity Function Scale
The Upper Extremity Function Scale (UEFI) will be adapted to measure children's arm strength, endurance, and ability to do daily tasks. It is a reliable questionnaire that checks how difficult everyday activities are when using the arms and hands.
The scale has 20 questions, each scored from 0 (very difficult) to 4 (no difficulty), with a total score of 80 meaning full function. The tool will be tested on a small group first and then used before and after the training program to see any improvements.
The scale has 20 questions, each scored from 0 (very difficult) to 4 (no difficulty), with a total score of 80 meaning full function. The tool will be tested on a small group first and then used before and after the training program to see any improvements.
Measured: 8 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
Medicine Ball Throw Test
Used to measure upper body strength and power (arm, chest, and shoulder performance) by recording throwing distance.
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 posted28 Jul 2026
- Study start14 Apr 2026
- Primary completion5 Jul 2026
- Study completion24 Jul 2026
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 Physical FitnessStudies 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- This randomized clinical trial will include 42 children aged 9-12 years from City School, Johar Town, Lahore. Participants will be randomly chosen and assigned to either a task-oriented basketball training group or a control group continuing regular physical education. The intervention will last 8 weeks, with assessments conducted pre- and post-intervention. The primary outcome will be measured using the Upper Extremity Functional Index (UEFI), while secondary outcomes include the medicine ball throw test, grip strength, agility, and flexibility.Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 27.0 to compare outcomes between groups.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 42 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Shamsa Shafaqat Ali, MS-PT, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07729813
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/RCR&AHS/25/0733
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 5 May 2026
- Last updated
- 28 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Edelson LR, Mathias KC, Fulgoni VL 3rd, Karagounis LG. Screen-based sedentary behavior and associations with functional strength in 6-15 year-old children in the United States. BMC Public Health. 2016 Feb 4;16:116. doi: 10.1186/s12889-016-2791-9.
PubMed 26846277
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Task-oriented Basketball Training on Upper Extremity Endurance and Physical Fitness in School Going Children.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07729813
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/RCR&AHS/25/0733
- Conditions
- Physical Fitness
- Keywords
- Physical Fitness, Task-Oriented, Basketball Training Affects, Upper Extremity Endurance, School-Aged Children
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 42 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 14 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 5 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 24 Jul 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 28 Jul 2026 (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.
This study investigates the impact of task-oriented basketball training on physical fitness and upper extremity endurance in school children aged 9-12 in Lahore. Using a randomized controlled trial, one group receives task-specific training while the other gets basic training. Outcomes like upper limb function, endurance, and overall fitness will be assessed over 8 weeks.
Detailed description
The physical fitness and upper extremity endurance of children are fundamental for their optimal growth, development, and overall health. However, due to academic pressures and limited time to cover an extensive curriculum, physical education is often less investigated in school going children. This can adversely affect children's physical development. Incorporating structured, enjoyable, and engaging physical activities such as task-oriented basketball training can serve as an effective method to counteract this issue. Basketball, as a dynamic sport, not only enhances cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength but also specifically targets upper extremity use and functional endurance. By focusing on this approach, the current study aims to examine the significance of incorporating sport-based interventions into school routines to improve children's physical health among school children in Pakistan. This study aims to investigate how task- oriented basketball training affects the physical fitness and upper extremity endurance of school- going children in Lahore aged between 9 and 12. Data will be collected from City School, Johar Town Campus. The research will be based on randomized controlled trial design, involving two groups. One group will receive task-oriented basketball training, while the other group will receive the same basic intervention without the task-specific element. The study will be completed within 10 months, the training program will consist of organized basketball drills and activities designed to enhance upper extremity use, endurance, coordination, and overall physical fitness over a period of eight weeks. The Upper Extremity Functional Index (UEFI) will be used as the main tool to evaluate upper limb performance. Functional endurance will be measured through the medicine ball throw test, both before and after the intervention. Additionally, other physical fitness metrics including agility, flexibility, and grip strength will be assessed. Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 27.0
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- This randomized clinical trial will include 42 children aged 9-12 years from City School, Johar Town, Lahore. Participants will be randomly chosen and assigned to either a task-oriented basketball training group or a control group continuing regular physical education. The intervention will last 8 weeks, with assessments conducted pre- and post-intervention. The primary outcome will be measured using the Upper Extremity Functional Index (UEFI), while secondary outcomes include the medicine ball throw test, grip strength, agility, and flexibility.Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 27.0 to compare outcomes between groups.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball Training & Upper Body Endurance In Children | Experimental | Device: Medicine Ball Throw/Basket BallAn 8-week task-oriented basketball training program was conducted 3 times weekly for 60 minutes per session in school. |
| Without Basket Ball Training | Active comparator | Other: General Physical ActivityParticipants continued with regular classroom activities and standard physical educatio classes without any intervention. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 9 to 12 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Children aged 9-12 years.
- No history of serious injuries or chronic health conditions.
- Parental consent to participate.
- Both genders will be included
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- -Any children with any other chronic neurological or medical condition. Specifically, children with Severe physical impairment Learning disability Below normal intelligence
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine Ball Throw/Basket BallAlso: General Physical ActivityThe Medicine Ball Throw Test is used to measure upper body strength and power, especially in the arms, chest, and shoulders. It checks muscle performance by measuring how far a person can throw a weighted ball. | Device | Basketball Training & Upper Body Endurance In Children |
| General Physical ActivityWarm-up exercises such as stretching, jogging, and light movement drills. | Other | Without Basket Ball Training |
Primary outcome
The Upper Extremity Function Scale
Time frame: 8 weeks
The Upper Extremity Function Scale (UEFI) will be adapted to measure children's arm strength, endurance, and ability to do daily tasks. It is a reliable questionnaire that checks how difficult everyday activities are when using the arms and hands. The scale has 20 questions, each scored from 0 (very difficult) to 4 (no difficulty), with a total score of 80 meaning full function. The tool will be tested on a small group first and then used before and after the training program to see any improvements. The scale has 20 questions, each scored from 0 (very difficult) to 4 (no difficulty), with a total score of 80 meaning full function. The tool will be tested on a small group first and then used before and after the training program to see any improvements.
1 secondary outcome
Medicine Ball Throw Test
Time frame: 8 weeks
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 28 Jul 2026.
- Background: PubMed 26846277Edelson LR, Mathias KC, Fulgoni VL 3rd, Karagounis LG. Screen-based sedentary behavior and associations with functional strength in 6-15 year-old children in the United States. BMC Public Health. 2016 Feb 4;16:116. doi: 10.1186/s12889-016-2791-9.
- 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.
Shamsa Shafaqat Ali, MS-PT 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?
A study testing Medicine Ball Throw/Basket Ball and General Physical Activity in people with Physical Fitness, 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 1 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 28 Jul 2026. 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?
The Upper Extremity Function Scale (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 NCT07729813, 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 28 Jul 2026.