Effects of ELAVl and CDOA vs Upper Thoracic Mobilization on Forward Head Posture in Upper Cross Syndrome

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Cross Syndrome

• Registration Number: NCT06739889
• Lead Sponsor: Superior University

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled study will examine the patient of forward head posture who suffering with upper cross syndrome. There will be comparison of two treatment methods 1st one is elongation longitudinaux articular vertebral and columnar decoaption osteo-articulaire also known as ELDOA and 2nd is upper thoracic mobilization .

Detailed Description

This study includes 42 participants, both male and female, age between 20 to 45. ELDOA target the cervical and upper thoracic spine to improve range of motion, restore normal cervical and thoracic spine alignment and reduce muscle tension. Upper thoracic mobilization improve thoracic spine mobility and enhance cervical spine alignment.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-03-01
• Primary Completion: 2024-09-01
• Status Verified: 2024-12
• Study First Submitted: 2024-12-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-12-13
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-12-13
• Study First Posted: 2024-12-18
• Last Update Posted: 2024-12-18
• Study Completion: 2025-02-28

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 42

Inclusion Criteria

• Adult between (20 to 45 year) with upper cross syndrome
• CVA angle less than 48-50 degrees.
• No history of spinal injury and fracture
• limited cervical range of motion

Exclusion Criteria

• Severe spinal degeneration or deformity
• Injury or surgery
• Cervical radiculopathy
• Severe osteoporosis
• Malignancy of upper extremity of thorax
• Obesity

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Tragus to wall test	12 Months	Tragus to wall test for forward head posture assessment: normal below 10 centimetres , 10.1- 12 centimetres for mild positive forward head posture,12.1-15 centimetres moderate forward head posture, less than 15 centimetres severe forward head posture.
Craniovertebral angle assess	12 Months	Craniovertebral angle assess by web plot digitizer software: normal CVA value 48-50 degree, positive forward head posture less than 48 degree

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Allied hospital, Masjid ismail Rd; 🇵🇰 Faisalābad, Punjab, Pakistan