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Correlation Of Different Toilet Sitting On Ankle Range Of Motion, Constipation And Lower Limb Strength In School Going Children
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2026-05-08
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
7 weeks
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are exploring how different toilet sitting styles, specifically squatting versus sitting, affect ankle flexibility, constipation symptoms, and lower limb strength in children aged 6 to 12 years. The study reflects concerns about urbanization leading to more use of sitting toilets, which may impact children's musculoskeletal and bowel health. This observational study compares children from public and private schools to understand these effects better. The study involves collecting information on each child's toilet usage habits and demographic details. Ankle range of motion will be measured using a goniometer, while lower limb strength will be tested through a 1-minute sit-to-stand test and a standing long jump. Constipation symptoms will be assessed using the Patient Assessment of Constipation Symptoms (PAC-SYM) questionnaire. Data analysis will be carried out using SPSS software. Participants will provide consent and perform functional tasks during the study, with assessments including physical tests and questionnaires. Researchers will evaluate the relationship between toilet type and the selected outcomes, measuring baseline ankle motion, strength, and constipation symptoms. The study has received ethical approval and aims to provide insights into how toileting posture may influence children's physical health over time.
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Brief Title
Correlation Between Toilet Sitting Position, Ankle Range of Motion, and Lower Limb Strength in Children
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Students aged 6 to 12 years
- Both male and female children
- Normal developing children
- Children who habitually use either sitting or squatting toilet types
- Children willing to participate and perform functional tasks
You will not qualify if you...
- Children with abdominal surgery
- Children with lower limb surgery
- Children with acute or chronic diseases like irritable bowel syndrome
- Children who use both toilet postures
- Children with neurological or developmental delays affecting toilet independence such as cerebral palsy or autism
- Children taking medications that affect bowel movements, such as laxatives or opioids
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 1 day
Participants undergo measurements of ankle range of motion, lower limb strength, and assessment of constipation symptoms.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
City District High School Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000
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Research Team
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Imran Amjad, PhD
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Muhammad Asif Javed, MS-PT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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