Combined Physical Activity and Education Intervention for Neck and Shoulder Pain in Children

Sponsor
Li Sha
Study ID
NCT07661875
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Conditions

  • Musculoskeletal Pain
  • Neck and Shoulder Pain

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
10 Years - 12 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Physical Activity Intervention — BEHAVIORAL
    Each intervention session lasted for 70 minutes, conducted three times per week over a six-week period. Each session consisted of a 5-minute warm-up, 30 minutes of structured, game-based moderate-intensity PA, 30 minutes of targeted training for NSP, and a 5-minute cool-down. The intervention ensured appropriate PA volume and intensity for children. It was also designed to maintain high participation levels.
  • Education Intervention — BEHAVIORAL
    The educational intervention in this study lasted for six weeks, with two sessions per week, each lasting 30 minutes, for a total of 12 instructional sessions. The content of the intervention was designed based on the principles of engagement, interactivity, and developmental appropriateness, with a central focus on enhancing primary school students' PA and promoting their physical and mental well-being. The curriculum covered topics such as PA knowledge dissemination, correct posture education, reduction of sedentary behaviour, and motivation for behavioural change.
  • Combined Physical Activity and Education Group — BEHAVIORAL
    Participants in this group will receive a six-week combined physical activity and health education intervention. It is consistent with the intervention content of along physical activities and alone education.

Study Details

Neck and/or shoulder pain is increasingly reported among school-aged children and may affect their physical activity, daily life, psychological well-being, and quality of life. This study aims to evaluate the effects of a school-based physical activity and education intervention on neck and/or shoulder pain and related health outcomes among primary school children in Shijiazhuang, China. Participants will be primary school children aged 10 to 12 years. They will be allocated to one of four groups: a physical activity group, an education group, a combined physical activity and education group, or a control group. The intervention will last for six weeks. The physical activity intervention will include structured game-based activities and neck-shoulder exercises, while the education intervention will include health education related to posture, screen use, physical activity, and pain prevention. The study will assess changes in neck and/or shoulder pain, pain intensity, physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep quality, psychological factors, quality of life, and physical activity enjoyment before and after the intervention.

Key Dates

First listed
Jun 22, 2026
Start date
Jun 30, 2026
Status verified
Jun 2026
Primary completion
Sep 30, 2026
Completion
Oct 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
100 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION

Arms

  • Experimental: Physical Activity Group
    Participants in this group will receive a six-week school-based physical activity intervention. The intervention will include structured game-based physical activities and neck-shoulder exercises, delivered three times per week.
  • Experimental: Education Group
    Participants in this group will receive a six-week health education intervention focusing on posture, screen use, physical activity, and prevention of neck and shoulder pain. The education sessions will be delivered twice per week.
  • Experimental: Combined Physical Activity and Education Group
    Participants in this group will receive both the six-week physical activity intervention and the six-week health education intervention.
  • No Intervention: Control Group
    Participants in this group will continue their usual school activities and routine physical education classes without receiving the additional physical activity or health education intervention.

Primary Outcome Measure

Pain intensity [ Time Frame: Baseline and 6 weeks after intervention ]

Central Contacts

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