Impact of Forward Head Posture on Postural Stability and Gait Kinematics (NCT07603947) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impact of Forward Head Posture on Postural Stability and Gait Kinematics
Egypt66 participantsStarted 2026-05-11
Plain-language summary
1. Evaluate postural stability in subjects with forward head posture versus matching controls.
2. Evaluate gait parameters in subjects with forward head posture versus matching controls.
3. Investigate the correlation between postural stability and kinematic gait parameters in each group.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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:
* Cranio-vertebral angle less than 50◦
* Age from 18-35 years old (Young adults)
* BMI from 18.5-24.9
* Participants can walk independently without assistive devices
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals are excluded if they have had:
* Neck trauma, recent fractures, or Surgery or any underlying neurological or systemic conditions affecting the neck
* Pregnancy or Malignancy
* any inability to comprehend or respond to study assessments
* Any known respiratory or cardiovascular conditions that might affect the results of gait analysis
* Vestibular problems, visual problems, and sensory impairment affecting balance
* If they are undergoing current physical therapy or ergonomic intervention for FHP
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?
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.
What they're measuring
1
Walking speed
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year
2
Overall stability index
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year
3
Step Cycle
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year
4
Mediolateral Stability index
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year
5
Anteroposterior Stability index
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year
6
Step Length
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year