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NCT Number: NCT06670573

The Relationship Between Allergic Rhinitis, Forward Head Posture, and Anxiety Levels in Iranian Children

Forward head posture is a common postural issue across all age groups, often linked to the overuse of electronic devices such as computers, smartphones, and tablets, leading to poor posture in children. Allergic rhinitis is also prevalent in children, but its effects on musculoskeletal and psychological health are not well understood.

Objective: This study aimed to explore the relationship between allergic rhinitis, forward head posture, and anxiety levels in Iranian children aged 7-12 years.

Materials and Methods: Fifty children aged 7-12 were recruited from the Allergy-Infection Clinic at Bandar Abbas Children's Hospital. The participants were divided into two groups: 25 healthy children and 25 children diagnosed with allergic rhinitis. Anxiety levels were assessed using the Spence Anxiety Scale, while forward head posture was measured by analyzing photographs of the children's body profiles using AutoCAD software.

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Key information

Conditions

Forward Head Posture Allergic Rhinitis (Disorder) Anxiety Disorders Hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity, Immediate Immune System Diseases Mental Disorders Nose Diseases Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases Respiratory Hypersensitivity Respiratory Tract Diseases Rhinitis Rhinitis, Allergic

Age range

7 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Tehran University

Tehran, Tehran Province, 7915893664, Iran

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

The inclusion criteria :

  • children to be between 7 to 12 years old,
  • with and without Allergic Rhinitis,
  • body mass index below 95%
  • without asthma, cardiac diseases, neuromuscular diseases, tonsillectomy, congenital anomalies,
  • using smart devices less than 3 hours.

The exclusion criteria :

1-no consent

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Forward Head Posture

    Time frame: 2 month

    Forward head posture (FHP) represents a common postural imbalance characterized by the positioning of the head in a forward orientation relative to the body's vertical axis

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences

Other

Collaborators

  • Tehran University

Registry information

Official study title

The Investigation of Relationship Between Allergic Rhinitis with Forward Head Posture and Anxiety in Children

Acronym: AR FHP Anxiety

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Nov 1, 2024
Registry last updated
Nov 1, 2024

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