Efficacy of Combined Manual Diaphragm Release Technique and Neck Exercises in Adolescents With Fo… (NCT07039565) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Efficacy of Combined Manual Diaphragm Release Technique and Neck Exercises in Adolescents With Forward Head Posture
Egypt100 participantsStarted 2025-06-28
Plain-language summary
* Due to the heavy use of smartphones among adolescents the cervical spine destabilizes and moves forward, so do the vital structures (nerves, arteries, veins) within the neck undergo torsion, stretch and compression including the autonomic nervous system nerves (which can cause dysfunction in heart rate, digestion, breathing among other symptoms).
* Forward head posture (FHP) puts more compressive strain on the cervical spine's tissues, especially the ligaments and facet joints. Because FHP weakens the respiratory muscles, it has a significant impact on respiratory function. Static balance may be negatively impacted by FHP.
* FHP is effectively treated by a proper and suitable physical therapy program.
Who can participate
Age range
17 Years – 18 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male students their age ranged from 17 to 18 years.
* Has Body Mass Index (BMI) = 5th percentile to less than the 85th percentile.
\_ has forward head posture
* Studying at any faculty at Pharos University in Alexandria.
* Cooperative and followed the instructions.
Exclusion Criteria:
* \- Subjects were excluded from the study if the student had visual or hearing defects.
* Overweight, obese or cachexic students.
* Had any neurological disorders.
* Had musculoskeletal problems.
* Had any congenital abnormalities that might affect the study.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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