Comparative Effects of Posture Correction Exercises and Papworth Technique in Asthmatic Forward H… (NCT07573904) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparative Effects of Posture Correction Exercises and Papworth Technique in Asthmatic Forward Head Posture
Pakistan38 participantsStarted 2025-08-15
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluating and contrasting the effects of posture correction and papworth technique on dyspnea, chest expansion and quality of life in asthmatic patients with forward head.
Who can participate
Age range
35 Years – 50 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:
* Male and female patients 35 to 50 years
* No history of recent thoracic or cervical spine surgery
* Patients diagnosed with mild to moderate asthma
* Stable asthma condition at the time of recruitment.
* Non smokers
* Experiencing mild to moderate dyspnea during daily activities presence of forward head posture
* FEV/FVC ratio \< 0.75 with FEV between 60 to 80 percent of predicted values indicating mild to moderate asthma.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with inflammatory lesion in cervical region.
* Patients with neurological impairments and cognitive impairments will be excluded.
* Patients with tendinopathy
* History of cervical trauma, cervical spine surgery and vertebral fracture.
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.
1This trial focused on people with both asthma and forward head posture — do I have forward head posture, and is that something that might be contributing to my breathing difficulties?
2The study compared posture correction exercises against the Papworth technique for asthma management — can you explain what the Papworth technique involves, and whether either of these approaches might make sense as part of my treatment plan?
3Since this trial has already been completed and measured outcomes using a universal goniometer to track head and neck alignment, has any published data come out of it that you think is relevant to my situation?
4This trial was listed as phase NA, which typically means it was a non-drug intervention study — does that mean there were fewer safety unknowns compared to a drug trial, and would trying these kinds of exercises or breathing techniques alongside my current asthma medications be considered safe for me?
5Before considering anything like this, should I be focusing on getting my asthma better controlled through standard treatments first, or is adding a postural or breathing retraining approach something worth exploring right now?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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.