Influence of Fun Physical Activities on Neck Pain and Posture in Children

Neck pain is becoming increasingly common in school-aged children, mainly due to prolonged use of electronic devices and poor posture (especially forward head posture), often referred to as "text neck syndrome." Other contributing factors include sedentary lifestyles, heavy school bags, and rapid growth during adolescence. While this issue has been widely studied in adults and teenagers, research focusing on younger children is limited. This study aims to evaluate the effects of fun-game activities, cervical stretching exercises, and postural education in reducing neck pain and improving posture among school-going children.

NCT Number	NCT07578766
Lead Sponsor	Riphah International University
Conditions	Neck Pain, Posture Disorders in Children
Enrollment	90 participants
Start Date	2026-04-14
Primary Completion	2026-07-05 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-07-05 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-05-11