Postural AlignmentCoMTNCT07886749
Corrective Multisport Training
A study testing Corrective multisport training and Multisport (CON) Group in people with Postural Alignment and Posture, run by University of Novi Sad at 1 site in Serbia.
Trial summary
Background: Postural deviations of the shoulders, pelvis and spine are common in preschool and school-aged children and may contribute to musculoskeletal imbalance and pain. Corrective exercise and organised sport have each been shown to benefit posture, but the effect of combining them in a single programme has not… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 4 to 11 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Postural Alignment, Posture
- What is being tested?
- Corrective multisport training and Multisport (CON) Group
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 398 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSerbia
- Study dates
- 1 Sep 2021to 4 Jun 2022
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 4 to 11 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Healthy preschool or primary-school children aged 4-11 years
- No injuries within the past six months
- No current acute illness, including Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- No scheduled structured physical activity in the previous three months
- Written informed consent from parents/guardians
Who cannot join
- History of neurological or musculoskeletal disorders
- Clinical conditions that could affect balance, such as motor disorders
- Respiratory disorders (e.g., asthma)
- Developmental disorders
- Heart disease, vision problems, or disorders of nerves or blood vessels
- Clinically diagnosed postural deformities
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Serbia1 site
University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education
Novi Sad, 21000
About this study
Official title: Effect of Corrective Multisport Training on Body Posture in Healthy Children
Background: Postural deviations of the shoulders, pelvis and spine are common in preschool and school-aged children and may contribute to musculoskeletal imbalance and pain. Corrective exercise and organised sport have each been shown to benefit posture, but the effect of combining them in a single programme has not been examined.
Aim: To determine the effect of a nine-month corrective multisport (CMS) training programme on upper-body posture in healthy preschool and school-aged children.
Methods: In a single-centre, parallel-group randomised controlled trial, 398 healthy children were randomised (1:1, block randomisation stratified by sex) to a corrective multisport (CMS) group or a control (CON) group. The CMS group completed two 60-minute sessions per week for nine months, combining corrective strength and stretching exercises with multisport activities (soccer, basketball, handball, tennis). The CON group continued regular physical education. Upper-body posture was assessed before and after the intervention with the Contemplas three-dimensional (3D) photogrammetric system (Templo software) by assessors blinded to group allocation.
Read the detailed description
Study design: Single-centre, parallel-group, randomised controlled trial conducted between September 2021 and June 2022 at the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, Serbia. Participants were allocated 1:1 using a computer-generated block randomisation list stratified by sex, prepared by an independent researcher. Allocation was concealed in sealed, opaque, sequentially numbered envelopes opened after baseline testing. Outcome assessors were blinded to group allocation. The study is reported in accordance with the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) statement, was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki, and was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad (Approval Number 46-06-04/2020-1). Written informed consent was obtained from parents or guardians.
Participants: Children were recruited through an open call to local preschools and elementary schools (September-October 2021). Of 540 children screened, 398 (198 boys, 200 girls) were randomised (corrective multisport [CMS] group, n = 199; control [CON] group, n = 199).
Intervention: The CMS programme lasted nine months (two sessions per week, approximately 60 min each) and was delivered by certified physical education teachers under the supervision of exercise scientists. Each session comprised (I) a 15-min warm-up with posture correction, (II) 20 min of progressive corrective strength and stretching exercises targeting the spinal, trunk, neck and shoulder musculature, (III) 20 min of sport activities (soccer, basketball, handball, tennis) and (IV) a 5-min cool-down. Active Comparator - Multisport (CON) Group received the multisport programme. Participants in this group completed a nine-month multisport programme (two sessions per week, approximately 60 minutes each) delivered by certified physical education and sport teachers without additional kinesiotherapy qualifications.
Measurements: Body height and body mass were measured (SECA 225 stadiometer and SECA 770 digital scale), and body mass index (BMI) was calculated. Upper-body posture was assessed with a calibrated Contemplas three-dimensional (3D) Motion Analysis System (Templo 3D Posture Compact protocol), using retro-reflective markers on 10 anatomical landmarks, within two days before and after the intervention.
- Conditions
- Postural Alignment, Posture
- Being tested
- Corrective multisport training, Multisport (CON) Group
- Keywords
- Corrective exercise, Multisport training, Upper-body posture, Children, Physical education, Photogrammetry
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Corrective multisport trainingOther
Also called Corrective exercise; Multisport programme
Nine months, 2 × 60 minutes/week, delivered by certified physical education teachers. Each session: warm-up with posture correction (15 minutes); progressive corrective strength and stretching exercises for the spinal, trunk, neck and shoulder muscles (20 minutes; e.g., cat-cow stretch, wall angels, superman, bird dog, bridge, chin tuck); sport activities: soccer, basketball, handball, tennis (20 minutes); cool-down (5 minutes).
Multisport (CON) GroupOther
Participants in this group completed a nine-month multisport programme (two sessions per week, approximately 60 minutes each) delivered by certified physical education and sport teachers without additional kinesiotherapy qualifications. Weekly content targeted one of three gross motor skill categories: stability (including trunk strengthening), locomotor (e.g., running, hopping, skipping) or manipulative (ball skills). Children were also introduced to basic elements of team and individual sports. Sessions were delivered mainly as circuit and station training using gymnastic apparatus, obstacles and elementary games. Each session comprised a 15-minute warm-up (movements at varying speeds, stretching, and general corrective and preventive exercises for posture and flat feet), a 40-minute main part (practice of previously learned skills, learning of new skills, competitive practice and conditioning) and a 5-minute cool-down.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Corrective multisport (CMS) group | Experimental | Corrective multisport training Receives: Other: Corrective multisport training |
| Multisport (CON) Group | Active comparator | Children in this arm received the multisport programme. Receives: Other: Multisport (CON) Group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Shoulder displacement
Displacement of the shoulders in the frontal plane, measured with the Contemplas 3D photogrammetric system (Templo software). Unit of measure: cm.
Measured: Baseline and post-intervention (9 months)
Shoulder rotation
Rotation of the left and right shoulders in the longitudinal axis (transverse plane), Contemplas 3D. Unit of measure: degrees.
Measured: Baseline and post-intervention (9 months)
Pelvic rotation
Rotation of the pelvis in the longitudinal axis (transverse plane), Contemplas 3D. Unit of measure: degrees.
Measured: Baseline and post-intervention (9 months)
Pelvic displacement
Displacement of the pelvis in the frontal plane, Contemplas 3D. Unit of measure: cm.
Measured: Baseline and post-intervention (9 months)
Sagittal distance cervical spine-sacrum
Distance of the most protruded cervical vertebra relative to the vertical projection of the sacrum in the sagittal plane, Contemplas 3D. Unit of measure: cm.
Measured: Baseline and post-intervention (9 months)
Sagittal distance thoracic spine-sacrum
Distance of the thoracic spine relative to the vertical projection of the sacrum in the sagittal plane, Contemplas 3D. Unit of measure: cm.
Measured: Baseline and post-intervention (9 months)
Sagittal distance lumbar spine-sacrum
Distance of the lumbar spine relative to the vertical projection of the sacrum in the sagittal plane, Contemplas 3D. Unit of measure: cm.
Measured: Baseline and post-intervention (9 months)
Frontal cervical spine
Distance of the cervical spine relative to the vertical projection of the sacrum in the frontal plane, Contemplas 3D. Unit of measure: cm.
Measured: Baseline and post-intervention (9 months)
Frontal thoracic spine
Distance of the thoracic spine relative to the vertical projection of the sacrum in the frontal plane, Contemplas 3D. Unit of measure: cm.
Measured: Baseline and post-intervention (9 months)
Frontal lumbar spine
Distance of the lumbar spine relative to the vertical projection of the sacrum in the frontal plane, Contemplas 3D. Unit of measure: cm.
Measured: Baseline and post-intervention (9 months)
Secondary outcomes (2)
Body height
Measured barefoot body height with a SECA 225 stadiometer. Units: centimeters.
Measured: Baseline and post-intervention (9 months)
Body mass
Measured body mass with a SECA 770 digital scale. Units: kilograms.
Measured: Baseline and post-intervention (9 months)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Oct 2026
- Study start1 Sep 2021
- Primary completion4 Jun 2022
- Study completion4 Jun 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Postural AlignmentStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 398 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Novi Sad
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Dragan Marinkovic, University of Novi Sad
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07886749
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 32/2021b
- Acronym
- CoMT
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 14 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 26 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Corrective Multisport Training on Body Posture in Healthy Children
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07886749
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CoMT / 32/2021b
- Conditions
- Postural Alignment, Posture
- Keywords
- Corrective exercise, Multisport training, Upper-body posture, Children, Physical education, Photogrammetry
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 398 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Novi SadUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Sep 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 4 Jun 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 4 Jun 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 21 Oct 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Background: Postural deviations of the shoulders, pelvis and spine are common in preschool and school-aged children and may contribute to musculoskeletal imbalance and pain. Corrective exercise and organised sport have each been shown to benefit posture, but the effect of combining them in a single programme has not been examined.
Aim: To determine the effect of a nine-month corrective multisport (CMS) training programme on upper-body posture in healthy preschool and school-aged children.
Methods: In a single-centre, parallel-group randomised controlled trial, 398 healthy children were randomised (1:1, block randomisation stratified by sex) to a corrective multisport (CMS) group or a control (CON) group. The CMS group completed two 60-minute sessions per week for nine months, combining corrective strength and stretching exercises with multisport activities (soccer, basketball, handball, tennis). The CON group continued regular physical education. Upper-body posture was assessed before and after the intervention with the Contemplas three-dimensional (3D) photogrammetric system (Templo software) by assessors blinded to group allocation.
Detailed description
Study design: Single-centre, parallel-group, randomised controlled trial conducted between September 2021 and June 2022 at the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, Serbia. Participants were allocated 1:1 using a computer-generated block randomisation list stratified by sex, prepared by an independent researcher. Allocation was concealed in sealed, opaque, sequentially numbered envelopes opened after baseline testing. Outcome assessors were blinded to group allocation. The study is reported in accordance with the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) statement, was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki, and was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad (Approval Number 46-06-04/2020-1). Written informed consent was obtained from parents or guardians.
Participants: Children were recruited through an open call to local preschools and elementary schools (September-October 2021). Of 540 children screened, 398 (198 boys, 200 girls) were randomised (corrective multisport [CMS] group, n = 199; control [CON] group, n = 199).
Intervention: The CMS programme lasted nine months (two sessions per week, approximately 60 min each) and was delivered by certified physical education teachers under the supervision of exercise scientists. Each session comprised (I) a 15-min warm-up with posture correction, (II) 20 min of progressive corrective strength and stretching exercises targeting the spinal, trunk, neck and shoulder musculature, (III) 20 min of sport activities (soccer, basketball, handball, tennis) and (IV) a 5-min cool-down. Active Comparator - Multisport (CON) Group received the multisport programme. Participants in this group completed a nine-month multisport programme (two sessions per week, approximately 60 minutes each) delivered by certified physical education and sport teachers without additional kinesiotherapy qualifications.
Measurements: Body height and body mass were measured (SECA 225 stadiometer and SECA 770 digital scale), and body mass index (BMI) was calculated. Upper-body posture was assessed with a calibrated Contemplas three-dimensional (3D) Motion Analysis System (Templo 3D Posture Compact protocol), using retro-reflective markers on 10 anatomical landmarks, within two days before and after the intervention.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Corrective multisport (CMS) group | Experimental | Other: Corrective multisport trainingCorrective multisport training |
| Multisport (CON) Group | Active comparator | Other: Multisport (CON) GroupChildren in this arm received the multisport programme. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 4 to 11 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Healthy preschool or primary-school children aged 4-11 years
- No injuries within the past six months
- No current acute illness, including Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- No scheduled structured physical activity in the previous three months
- Written informed consent from parents/guardians
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- History of neurological or musculoskeletal disorders
- Clinical conditions that could affect balance, such as motor disorders
- Respiratory disorders (e.g., asthma)
- Developmental disorders
- Heart disease, vision problems, or disorders of nerves or blood vessels
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Corrective multisport trainingAlso: Corrective exercise; Multisport programmeNine months, 2 × 60 minutes/week, delivered by certified physical education teachers. Each session: warm-up with posture correction (15 minutes); progressive corrective strength and stretching exercises for the spinal, trunk, neck and shoulder muscles (20 minutes; e.g., cat-cow stretch, wall angels, superman, bird dog, bridge, chin tuck); sport activities: soccer, basketball, handball, tennis (20 minutes); cool-down (5 minutes). | Other | Corrective multisport (CMS) group |
| Multisport (CON) GroupParticipants in this group completed a nine-month multisport programme (two sessions per week, approximately 60 minutes each) delivered by certified physical education and sport teachers without additional kinesiotherapy qualifications. Weekly content targeted one of three gross motor skill categories: stability (including trunk strengthening), locomotor (e.g., running, hopping, skipping) or manipulative (ball skills). Children were also introduced to basic elements of team and individual sports. Sessions were delivered mainly as circuit and station training using gymnastic apparatus, obstacles and elementary games. Each session comprised a 15-minute warm-up (movements at varying speeds, stretching, and general corrective and preventive exercises for posture and flat feet), a 40-minute main part (practice of previously learned skills, learning of new skills, competitive practice and conditioning) and a 5-minute cool-down. | Other | Multisport (CON) Group |
Primary outcome
Shoulder displacement
Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (9 months)
Displacement of the shoulders in the frontal plane, measured with the Contemplas 3D photogrammetric system (Templo software). Unit of measure: cm.
Shoulder rotation
Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (9 months)
Rotation of the left and right shoulders in the longitudinal axis (transverse plane), Contemplas 3D. Unit of measure: degrees.
Pelvic rotation
Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (9 months)
Rotation of the pelvis in the longitudinal axis (transverse plane), Contemplas 3D. Unit of measure: degrees.
Pelvic displacement
Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (9 months)
Displacement of the pelvis in the frontal plane, Contemplas 3D. Unit of measure: cm.
Sagittal distance cervical spine-sacrum
Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (9 months)
Distance of the most protruded cervical vertebra relative to the vertical projection of the sacrum in the sagittal plane, Contemplas 3D. Unit of measure: cm.
Sagittal distance thoracic spine-sacrum
Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (9 months)
Distance of the thoracic spine relative to the vertical projection of the sacrum in the sagittal plane, Contemplas 3D. Unit of measure: cm.
Sagittal distance lumbar spine-sacrum
Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (9 months)
Distance of the lumbar spine relative to the vertical projection of the sacrum in the sagittal plane, Contemplas 3D. Unit of measure: cm.
Frontal cervical spine
Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (9 months)
Distance of the cervical spine relative to the vertical projection of the sacrum in the frontal plane, Contemplas 3D. Unit of measure: cm.
Frontal thoracic spine
Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (9 months)
Distance of the thoracic spine relative to the vertical projection of the sacrum in the frontal plane, Contemplas 3D. Unit of measure: cm.
Frontal lumbar spine
Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (9 months)
Distance of the lumbar spine relative to the vertical projection of the sacrum in the frontal plane, Contemplas 3D. Unit of measure: cm.
2 secondary outcomes
Body height
Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (9 months)
Body mass
Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (9 months)
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 26 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Corrective multisport training and Multisport (CON) Group in people with Postural Alignment and Posture, run by University of Novi Sad at 1 site in Serbia.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Serbia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Shoulder displacement (time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (9 months)). The study lists 10 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 26 Oct 2026.