Comparative Effects of Traditional Play and Free Play in Primary School Children

Childhood play is crucial for the comprehensive development of children, as it fosters social and emotional skills. This study examines the relative effects of conventional games versus unstructured play on the social interaction and physical fitness of elementary school students. This study aims to explore the impact of traditional games and free play on motor fitness and social interaction among primary school children and also seeks to offer insights into how these activities can benefit physical health and social development in the school environment. A randomized clinical trial will be conducted to evaluate the comparative effects of traditional play and free play on motor fitness and social interaction in primary school children. Study will include 104 children with aged 5 to 9 and take place in Sukkur schools for a duration of 10 months. Traditional play groups and free play groups. The Social Skills Rating Scale (SSRS) will be utilized to evaluate social interaction. The statistical software SPSS version 27.00 will be used to analyze the data.

NCT Number	NCT06943222
Lead Sponsor	Riphah International University
Conditions	Children
Enrollment	104 participants
Start Date	2025-04-17
Primary Completion	2025-09-17 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-10-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-12-30