Posture classes ease back pain in school kids
NCT ID NCT06909747
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a short posture training program could reduce back pain and improve body posture in middle school students. 27 students with poor posture took part in three training sessions. Researchers measured pain and posture before, right after, and at 1 and 3 months after the training.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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27 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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10 to 14 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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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
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Amasya Serdar Zeren Middle School
Amasya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Amasya Yavuz Selim Middle School
Amasya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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