CompletedNot Applicable

Validity and Reliability of the DeepClinic Posture Assessment Application

Turkey (Türkiye)50 participantsStarted 2026-04-01

Plain-language summary

Posture assessment is widely used in sports medicine, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation to identify body alignment problems and support clinical decision-making. Mobile applications have become increasingly popular because they are fast, inexpensive, and easy to use. However, these applications must be shown to provide accurate and reliable measurements before they can be recommended for clinical or sports use. The purpose of this observational study is to evaluate the validity and reliability of the DeepClinic mobile application for posture assessment in physically active adults. Approximately 50 participants will undergo standardized posture photography from the front, back, and side views. The images will be analyzed using both the DeepClinic application and the validated APECS posture analysis system. The agreement between the two systems will be examined to determine validity. To evaluate test-retest reliability, posture assessments will be repeated after one week under the same standardized conditions. No treatment or intervention will be provided as part of this study. The findings are expected to provide scientific evidence regarding the accuracy and reliability of the DeepClinic application and its potential use as a practical posture assessment tool in clinical practice, sports science, and rehabilitation.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-45 years. * Regular participation in sports or physical activity (minimum 3 sessions per week). * Able to stand independently during posture assessment. * Willing and able to provide written informed consent. * Able to complete both baseline and one-week follow-up posture assessments. Exclusion Criteria: * Current musculoskeletal injury or pain affecting standing posture. * History of spinal, lower extremity, or neurological disorders that may influence postural alignment. * Previous spinal or lower extremity surgery within the past 12 months. * Pregnancy. * Inability to complete the posture assessment protocol or poor-quality photographs unsuitable for analysis.

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?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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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

Validity of the DeepClinic Mobile Application for Postural Assessment

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07702331

SponsorIstanbul Gelisim University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-01

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