Effects of Electrotherapy on Muscle Properties in Forward Head Posture (NCT07758530) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Electrotherapy on Muscle Properties in Forward Head Posture
75 participantsStarted 2026-10-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial investigates the acute effects of three electrotherapy modalities (therapeutic ultrasound, interferential current, and TENS) on the mechanical and viscoelastic properties of neck muscles in young adults with forward head posture. Seventy-five participants will be randomly allocated to one of three groups. Muscle stiffness, oscillation frequency, and craniovertebral angle will be assessed before and immediately after a single treatment session.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 30 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 18-30 years
* Craniovertebral angle (CVA) \< 55°
* Male and female
* Voluntary participation
Exclusion Criteria:
* Cervical instability
* Diagnosed inflammatory joint disease
* History of accident, trauma, or surgery
* Cervical pain treatment within the last 6 months
* Presence of cervical implant
* Skin irritation at measurement/electrode sites
* Diagnosed epilepsy
* Presence of cardiac/brain pacemaker
* Unwillingness to participate
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
Change in Dynamic Stiffness (N/m)
Timeframe: Baseline (T0) and immediately after single intervention session (T1)
2
Change in Oscillation Frequency (Hz)
Timeframe: Baseline (T0) and immediately after single intervention session (T1)
3
Change in Craniovertebral Angle (degrees)
Timeframe: Baseline (T0) and immediately after single intervention session (T1)