CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Prefrontal Hemodynamic Responses and Balance Control Differences Based on Head Posture and Task Difficulty in Cognitive-Balance Tasks

South Korea38 participantsStarted 2025-04-27

Plain-language summary

* Recent studies have shown that individuals with forward head posture (FHP) experience not only impaired balance control but also cognitive deficits. * Using a balance-cognitive dual-task paradigm, this study aims to explore the relationship between balance ability and Prefrontal cortex(PFC) oxygenation levels(△HbO2) in individuals with FHP compared to those with normal head posture(NHP). * By analyzing differences in frontal lobe activation based on task difficulty, this study is expected to provide practical data for designing balance training and cognitive-motor intervention programs tailored to individuals with FHP.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 39 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adults aged 20 to 39 years * Classified as having Forward Head Posture (FHP) or Normal Head Posture (NHP) based on Craniovertebral Angle (CVA) measurement Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with a history of spinal or musculoskeletal trauma or surgery * Individuals who have reported recent neck or shoulder pain

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2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
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What they're measuring

The degree of hemodynamic response in the prefrontal cortex (PFC)

Timeframe: From enrollment to 2 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06850077

SponsorSahmyook University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-10-20

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