Bag workout for kids: simple exercise may improve posture and balance

NCT ID NCT07248501

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether doing Bulgarian bag exercises—like squats and lunges with a weighted bag—can improve lower limb function, posture, and balance in healthy school children aged 8 to 16. About 345 kids will take part, doing exercises guided by a therapist. Researchers will measure changes using balance scales and a leg function questionnaire.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Bulgarian Bag exercises (squats, lunges, deadlifts, shoulder presses)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that simple bag exercises help improve children's leg strength, posture, and balance in school settings.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study in healthy children only, so results may not apply to kids with health issues. The exercises are low-risk but could cause minor muscle soreness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

CHILD syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHILD, ONLY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Imran Amjad
RECRUITING

Lahore, Punjab Province, 5400, Pakistan

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