Bulgarian bag exercises to improve lower limb function, posture, and balance in schoolchildren
Effects of Bulgarian Bag Exercise on Lower Limb Function, Posture and Balance Among School Going Children
This study will test whether a program of Bulgarian bag exercises can improve lower limb function, posture, and balance in school-aged children.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 345 (estimated) |
| Ages | 8 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT07248501 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This single-site interventional study will enroll roughly 379 schoolchildren from Lahore to take part in a Bulgarian bag exercise program. Participants will be measured before and after the intervention using the Postural Awareness Scale (PAS-E), the Berg Balance Scale, and the Lower Extremity Functional Scale. Recruitment uses non-probability convenient sampling from local primary schools and includes healthy children able to perform physical activities. The protocol focuses on supervised Bulgarian bag training sessions designed for children, with outcomes compared to baseline performance.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Healthy schoolchildren about 8–16 years old who can perform physical activities and whose parents provide informed consent are the intended participants.
Not a fit: Children with significant physical or neurological disabilities, serious cardiovascular or respiratory conditions, or those unable to follow instructions are unlikely to benefit or be eligible.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could improve strength, balance, posture, and lower-limb function in participating children, supporting healthier physical development.
How similar studies have performed: While Bulgarian bag training has shown benefits for strength and power in adult and athletic populations, evidence specifically demonstrating improved posture and balance in school-aged children is limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Ability to perform physical activities * Participants must be between 8 to 18 years Exclusion Criteria: * Children with severe physical disabilities or medical conditions that limit participation in physical activities (e.g., cardiovascular or respiratory conditions). * Children unable to comply with study requirements or follow instructions
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- Imran Amjad — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Fareeha Saleem, MS-PT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Imran Amjad, PhD
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 9233224390125
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.