Stabilization vs Proprioception Training on Neck Flexor Endurance in Adolescents With Forward Hea… (NCT07052149) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Stabilization vs Proprioception Training on Neck Flexor Endurance in Adolescents With Forward Head Posture
Egypt30 participantsStarted 2025-02-01
Plain-language summary
Forward Head Posture (FHP) is a common postural deviation among adolescents, often resulting from prolonged screen use and poor ergonomic habits. It is characterized by an anterior positioning of the head relative to the vertical midline of the body, leading to altered cervical spine mechanics and muscle imbalances. One of the key consequences of FHP is the reduced endurance of deep neck flexor muscles, which play a crucial role in cervical stability and postural control.
Cervical muscle stabilization exercises and proprioceptive training are two widely used interventions aimed at improving neuromuscular control and endurance of cervical muscles. While both methods have shown benefits in postural correction, their relative effectiveness in enhancing neck flexor endurance in adolescents with FHP remains unclear.
This study aims to compare the effects of cervical muscle stabilization versus neck proprioception training on the endurance of deep neck flexors in adolescents with Forward Head Posture.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adolescent with forward head posture
* Their age ranged from 16 to 18 years
* They had normal height, weight, and BMI (BMI percentile ≥5 and \<85) relative to their age.
* They were free from any medical condition or musculoskeletal deformity that could affect posture or interfere with the assessment or intervention procedures
* They were free from any visual or hearing problem
Exclusion Criteria:
* • Athletic adolescent
* Adolescent with congenital or acquired spinal deformities
* Adolescent having any Injury to the neck or upper extremity and history of joint inflammation
* Adolescent with neurological, musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary disease that limit their movement
* Adolescent with cognitive disorders, or vision disorders not corrected by glasses
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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?
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3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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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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What they're measuring
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Deep Neck Flexor Endurance
Timeframe: pretreatment and after 2 months of intervention
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07052149
SponsorDelta University for Science and Technology