CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Forward Head Posture Correction on Visual Acuity in Low Level Visually Impaired University Students

Pakistan48 participantsStarted 2023-09-06

Plain-language summary

The aim of this research is to find the effect of forward head posture correction on visual acuity and fatigue in low level visually impaired university students. Randomized controlled trials at Cecos University of IT and Emerging Sciences would be done. The sample size would be 48. The subjects would be divided in two groups, 24 subjects Intervention group and 24 in control group. Study duration would be 6 months. Sampling technique applied would be a non-probability convenience sampling technique. Only 18-25 years low level visually impaired university students with forward head posture would be included. Tools used in the study would be asthenopia questionnaire, Snellen chart and CVA angle photogrammetry

Who can participate

Age range15 Years – 28 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Both male and female * Mild visual impairment, visual acuity of 20/30 to 20/70 and with symptoms of visual fatigue * Forward head posture (FHP) * Craniovertebral Angle less than 48-50 * Able to understand and provide informed consent * Able to participate in the intervention and attend all the required Exclusion Criteria: * Visual impairment other than mild visual impairment (e.g., legal blindness) * Pre-existing medical conditions or injuries that may affect the posture or visual function * Any previous neck and Eye surgery. * Previous history of treatment for FHP or visual impairment in the past six months(23) * Any physical, neurological or cognitive disability that may affect the ability to participate in the intervention or the assessments * Use of medication or treatments that may affect the posture or visual function * Psychological conditions

What they're measuring

Snellen Chart

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Asthenopia Questionnaire

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Craniovertebral Angle

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06019806

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-01-30

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Who can participate

Age range15 Years – 28 Years

SexALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.