CompletedNot Applicable

Viscous Elastic Properties of Superficial Back Muscles in Individuals With Hyperkyphosis

Turkey (Türkiye)88 participantsStarted 2025-11-01

Plain-language summary

Thoracic hyperkyphosis is a common spinal deformity that may alter the biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of trunk muscles. This comparative study aims to investigate differences in the mechanical properties of selected back and chest muscles between individuals with hyperkyphosis and healthy controls. A total of 88 participants will be categorized based on thoracic kyphosis angle (≥50° hyperkyphosis; \<50° control). The kyphosis angle will be measured using a flexible ruler method. Muscle tone, stiffness, elasticity, and relaxation properties of the trapezius, erector spinae, and pectoralis major muscles will be assessed using a handheld myotonometer. Spinal appearance perception will be evaluated using a kyphosis-specific questionnaire. The study is designed to examine whether differences exist in muscle mechanical properties and whether kyphosis severity is associated with asymmetry in viscoelastic muscle characteristics.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals with a kyphosis angle of ≥50° and ≤50º were evaluated for eligibility. The inclusion criteria were: having a hyperkyphosis degree of ≥50°, a physiologic curve of the thoracic degree of ≤50º, and voluntarily participating in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * individuals with scoliosis, Scheuermann's kyphosis, and other congenital spinal problems.

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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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?

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What they're measuring

Flexible Ruler

Timeframe: 3 months

MyotonPro- Tone

Timeframe: 3 months

Kyphosis-Specific Spine Appearance Questionnaire

Timeframe: 3 months

myoton pro- stiffness

Timeframe: 3 months

myoton pro - elasticity

Timeframe: 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07441213

SponsorSanko University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-15

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 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.