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The Effects of Dynamic Taping Combined With Corrective Exercises on Cervical Proprioception and Muscle Imbalance in Patients With Upper Crossed Syndrome

Taiwan36 participantsStarted 2025-03-13

Plain-language summary

Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) is a pattern of muscle imbalance that leads to forward head posture, rounded shoulders, or excessive thoracic kyphosis, thereby affecting posture and cervical-shoulder function. Dynamic Taping is a taping technique aimed at enhancing movement control and muscle support through its elastic material and tension, influencing the skin and neuromuscular system. When applied to UCS patients, Dynamic Taping can assist in posture correction, improve posture control, and increase scapular dynamic stability. Additionally, Dynamic Taping can enhance proprioception, helping patients maintain proper posture through sensory feedback. Corrective exercises improve posture and stability by strengthening weakened muscles and stretching tight muscles. Combining these two interventions is expected to help address poor posture.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 35 Years

Sex

ALL

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

Inclusion criteria

. Age: \>20years
. Craniovertebral angle (CVA) of \<48
. Sagittal plane acromial angle of \<52°
. Thoracic kyphosis angle of \>42° Meeting any one of these three angle conditions qualifies for inclusion.

Exclusion criteria

. Allergic reactions to dynamic taping
. Bodyweight outside the normal range (BMI between 18 and 25)
. Any evident misalignment in the cervical spine, pelvis, or lower/upper limbs

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Posture (CVA and SSA and Kyphosis Angle)

Timeframe: Participants were assessed at time points: prior to the intervention (baseline), immediately three weeks after the intervention, and at a one-month follow-up.

Cervical Proprioception

Timeframe: Participants were assessed at time points: prior to the intervention (baseline), immediately three weeks after the intervention, and at a one-month follow-up.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07182461

SponsorChina Medical University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-07-15

Contact for this trial

Yueh-Ling Hsieh, PHD

04-22053366 Ext. #7312 sherrie@mail.cmu.edu.tw

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 35 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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

Inclusion criteria

. Age: \>20years
. Craniovertebral angle (CVA) of \<48
. Sagittal plane acromial angle of \<52°
. Thoracic kyphosis angle of \>42° Meeting any one of these three angle conditions qualifies for inclusion.

Exclusion criteria

. Allergic reactions to dynamic taping
. Bodyweight outside the normal range (BMI between 18 and 25)
. Any evident misalignment in the cervical spine, pelvis, or lower/upper limbs

What they're measuring

Posture (CVA and SSA and Kyphosis Angle)

Timeframe: Participants were assessed at time points: prior to the intervention (baseline), immediately three weeks after the intervention, and at a one-month follow-up.

Cervical Proprioception

Timeframe: Participants were assessed at time points: prior to the intervention (baseline), immediately three weeks after the intervention, and at a one-month follow-up.