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Combined Physical Activity and Education Intervention for Neck and Shoulder Pain in Children

100 participantsStarted 2026-06

Plain-language summary

Neck and/or shoulder pain is increasingly reported among school-aged children and may affect their physical activity, daily life, psychological well-being, and quality of life. This study aims to evaluate the effects of a school-based physical activity and education intervention on neck and/or shoulder pain and related health outcomes among primary school children in Shijiazhuang, China. Participants will be primary school children aged 10 to 12 years. They will be allocated to one of four groups: a physical activity group, an education group, a combined physical activity and education group, or a control group. The intervention will last for six weeks. The physical activity intervention will include structured game-based activities and neck-shoulder exercises, while the education intervention will include health education related to posture, screen use, physical activity, and pain prevention. The study will assess changes in neck and/or shoulder pain, pain intensity, physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep quality, psychological factors, quality of life, and physical activity enjoyment before and after the intervention.

Who can participate

Age range

10 Years – 12 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 10\~12 years old. * Clear consciousness and no language communication barriers. * Consent is taken from the school and from the parents and it is a voluntary participation. Exclusion Criteria: * There are serious heart and respiratory diseases and other serious physical diseases. * People with severe cognitive dysfunction. * Chronic MSP caused by infectious diseases and other juvenile inflammatory conditions. * Have a history of congenital or acquired serious bone diseases.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

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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?

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What they're measuring

Pain intensity

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 weeks after intervention

Prevalence of neck and/or shoulder pain

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 weeks after intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07661875

SponsorLi Sha

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-09

Contact for this trial

Sha Li

+60147608616 lisha@student.usm.my

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