Comparative Effects of Stabilization Exercises and Corrective Exercises in Administrative Staff W… (NCT07766070) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparative Effects of Stabilization Exercises and Corrective Exercises in Administrative Staff With Upper Cross Syndrome
Pakistan50 participantsStarted 2026-04-24
Plain-language summary
This study compares two types of rehabilitation strategies' - the stabilization exercises and the corrective exercises - to improve pain, respiratory function, and postural alignment in administrative staff with upper cross syndrome. Participants undertook a six-week intervention program. Random sampling technique was employed and 50 participants were included out of which 4 participants drops out. Randmoization was done via computer generator.The participants were divided into two groups: group A (Stabilization Exercises) and group B (Corrective Exercises). The process of data collection was conducted at MTH, and united hospital and participants will have included according to inclusion criteria. Pain was assessed by using the numeric pain rating. Respiratory function was assessed by using a digital spirometer. Postural alignment i.e., CVA \& SHA was assessed by using kinovea-2D video analysis. Mid thoracic curve was assessed by using Flexi curve rule.This study aims to determine which treatment produces greater improvement, which may help physiotherapists to give more effective evidence based treatment patients with UCS in Pakistan.
Who can participate
Age range
24 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 24-40 years.
* Prolonged computer working hours =6 hours/day .
* Prolonged computer working years for =6 months .
* Clinical features of UCS i.e.;
* Participant must meet =3 of the following on clinical exam:
* Cranio-vertebral angle (CVA) \< 50°.
* Visible FHP and rounded shoulders on the lateral view.
* Abnormality in the position and rhythm of the scapula.
* Excessive thoracic kyphosis \>42 .
* Non-specific chronic cervical pain =3 months.
* NPRS 3-6 (mild-moderate) .
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant females.
* Reported history of smoking.
* Having a medical prescription that specifically dictated therapeutic exercises for posture.
* History of any fracture of upper limb and spine.
* History of any operations involving the neck, upper extremity and trunk.
* Reported history of recent spinal trauma .
* Reported any history of respiratory disorder i.e: COPD, TB, asthma etc.
* Reported any history of cardiac disorder i.e: angina, myocardial infarction, cardiac failure etc.
* Congenital spinal deformity i.e: structural kyphosis and scoliosis etc.
* Any history of neurological disease i.e: stroke, epilepsy, myasthenia gravis etc .
* Reported history of any cancer i.e: bone cancer, breast cancer etc
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
Pain Intensity
Timeframe: Baseline (week 0, before first intervention session), mid-intervention; week 3, after 9th session, and post-intervention (week 6, within 48 hours after the final intervention session)
2
Respiratory Function
Timeframe: Baseline (week 0, before first intervention session), mid-intervention; week 3, after 9th session, and post-intervention (week 6, within 48 hours after the final intervention session)
3
Postural Alignment
Timeframe: Baseline (week 0, before first intervention session), mid-intervention; week 3, after 9th session, and post-intervention (week 6, within 48 hours after the final intervention session).