Posture Training for Middle Schoolers (NCT06909747) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Posture Training for Middle Schoolers
Turkey (Türkiye)27 participantsStarted 2025-11-15
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate if posture training can improve back pain and posture in middle school students. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Can posture training reduce back pain in middle school students?
* Can posture training improve body posture in middle school students?
Researchers will compare training and control groups to see if posture training reduces pain and improves body posture.
Participants will;
* Fill a survey assessing pain and body posture at three time points: before the training, immediately after, and at the 1st and 3rd months
* Attend three sessions of training on correct body posture and spinal health and its importance, and exercises to be done for spinal health
Who can participate
Age range
10 Years – 14 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Parental consent and voluntary participation
* No physical or mental disabilities
* Being a 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th-grade student
* Marking inappropriate posture (incorrect answer) in at least 4 out of 5 posture-related questions in the Back Pain and Posture Assessment tool
* Being present at school on the study days, with no excused absence or medical leave
* Full participation in the training program and completion of the follow-up process after the pre-test
Exclusion Criteria:
* Lack of parental consent
* Voluntary withdrawal from the study
* Failure to complete all three training sessions
* Inability to attend school for any reason
* Presence of a chronic condition that may cause back pain or posture disorders
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.