Correlation of Gross Motor Movement, and Balance With Screen Time in Healthy Children

Gross motor function involves large muscle control for activities like walking, running, and sports, and is essential for balance and coordination. Excessive screen time may hinder gross motor development by reducing physical activity, affecting strength and coordination. Structured activities like free play and exercise are key to minimizing these effects. A cross-sectional study will be conducted over 10 months in public and private schools in Lahore. Children aged 7-10 will be included. Screen time will be assessed through demographic data, and gross motor skills evaluated using the TGMD-2. Exclusion criteria: PBS \< 20, TGMD-2 \< 30, recent orthopedic surgery, and MMSE \< 26. Data will be analyzed in SPSS v25 using descriptive statistics and correlation. This study explores the impact of screen time on children's physical development, particularly gross motor skills and balance

NCT Number	NCT06943183
Lead Sponsor	Riphah International University
Conditions	Healthy Children
Enrollment	429 participants
Start Date	2025-04-16
Primary Completion	2025-07-16 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-07-16 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-04-24