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

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

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT06670573

Acronym

AR FHP Anxiety

Enrollment

Registered

2024-11-01

Start date

2024-06-01

Completion date

2024-09-18

Last updated

2024-11-01

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Conditions

Allergic Rhinitis (Disorder), Forward Head Posture

Keywords

Allergic Rhinitis, Forward Head Posture, Anxiety, Children

Brief summary

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.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

CASE_CONTROL

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

7 Years to 12 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

The inclusion criteria : 1. children to be between 7 to 12 years old, 2. with and without Allergic Rhinitis, 3. body mass index below 95% 4. without asthma, cardiac diseases, neuromuscular diseases, tonsillectomy, congenital anomalies, 5. using smart devices less than 3 hours. The

Exclusion criteria

: 1-no consent

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Forward Head Posture	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

Countries

Iran

Outcome results