Status:
COMPLETED
Variation of Spatiotemporal Parameters in School Children Carrying Different Backpack Loads
Lead Sponsor:
University of Malaga
Conditions:
Child, Only
Gait, Unsteady
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-12 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Backpacks (BP) represent the method most used by students to transport external cargo. Previous studies cite that between 4.7% and 38% of children carry daily BP loads greater than 20% of their body m...
Detailed Description
This study examined 231 schoolchildren (118 boys, 113 girls) aged six to 12 years, carrying a traditional BP to manipulate loading (Crossing Backpack Children Arpenaz 7 Litres, Junior Red Quechua). Th...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- The inclusion criteria were: age between six and 12 years, no pain in the lower limb and back at the time of examination.
Exclusion
- The exclusion criteria were: recent injury to the lower limb and back, alterations in the foot bones, congenital structural changes to the ankle, flatfoot associated with cerebral palsy, surgical treatment of foot or lower leg, or any genetic, neurologic or muscular conditions.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 2 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 28 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
231 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03839836
Start Date
November 2 2018
End Date
February 28 2019
Last Update
August 28 2019
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Gabriel Gijon Nogueron
Armilla, Spain, 18100