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Effects of Klapp Method in Upper Cross Syndrome Patients

Pakistan40 participantsStarted 2026-02

Plain-language summary

This study was conducted to determine the effects of Klapp Method on posture, craniovertebral angle and disability in upper cross syndrome patients.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 40 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Both genders were included * Participants were between the ages of 18 to 40. * The craniovertebral angle was less than or equal to 50 degrees * The REEDCO Posture Assessment Scale of 59% or less. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients that had a history of vascular syndrome, cervical spine infection, trauma, surgery, or cervical spine damage * Patients with inflammatory arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis)

What they're measuring

Craniovertebral Angle

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

Reedco Posture Score

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

Neck Disability Index

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07435519

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-11-18

Contact for this trial

Imran Amjad, Ph.D

+923324390125 imran.amjd@iphah.edu.pk

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