Dynamic Posture and Head Position in Kyphotic Female and Male

Completed

• Conditions: Postural, Thoracic Kyphosis; Kyphosis Thoracic; Postural Kyphosis
• Interventions: Diagnostic Test: The kyphosis angle; Diagnostic Test: dynamic postural performance; Diagnostic Test: forward head position

• Registration Number: NCT06521970
• Lead Sponsor: Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University

Brief Summary

This study examined the comparison of dynamic posture and head position in kyphotic ındividuals according to gender.

Methods: A total of 54 female and male adolescents (between the ages of 12 and 18) with a thoracic kyphosis (TK) angle of ≥ 50° were divided into two groups according to gender.

The kyphosis angle, dynamic postural performance, and forward head position were measured using a flexible ruler, Mathiass test, and occiput wall distance.

Detailed Description

This study examined the comparison of dynamic posture and head position in kyphotic ındividuals according to gender.

Methods: This observational cross-sectional study was conducted with 54 subjects. Subjects aged 12 to 18 years with a kyphosis angle of ≥50º and the children and their parents who agreed to participate in the study were included. Individuals with Scheurmann kyphosis, scoliosis (Cobb angle \>10°), and other congenital spine abnormalities were excluded.

The kyphosis angle was measured using a smartphone inclinometer. Dynamic posture was assessed using the Matthias test. Head position was obtained using occiput-wall distance.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-06-16
• Primary Completion: 2024-01-20
• Study Completion: 2024-06-05
• Status Verified: 2024-07
• Study First Submitted: 2024-07-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-07-23
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-07-23
• Study First Posted: 2024-07-26
• Last Update Posted: 2024-07-26

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 54

Inclusion Criteria

• Subjects with a kyphosis angle of ≥50º and the children and their parents who agreed to participate in the study were included.

Exclusion Criteria

• Individuals with Scheurmann kyphosis, scoliosis (Cobb angle >10°), and other congenital spine abnormalities were excluded.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Female	dynamic postural performance	Thoracic kyphosis (TK) angle of ≥ 50° The kyphosis angle, dynamic postural performance, forward head position
Male	The kyphosis angle	Thoracic kyphosis (TK) angle of ≥ 50° The kyphosis angle, dynamic postural performance, forward head position
Male	forward head position	Thoracic kyphosis (TK) angle of ≥ 50° The kyphosis angle, dynamic postural performance, forward head position
Male	dynamic postural performance	Thoracic kyphosis (TK) angle of ≥ 50° The kyphosis angle, dynamic postural performance, forward head position
Female	forward head position	Thoracic kyphosis (TK) angle of ≥ 50° The kyphosis angle, dynamic postural performance, forward head position
Female	The kyphosis angle	Thoracic kyphosis (TK) angle of ≥ 50° The kyphosis angle, dynamic postural performance, forward head position

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Matthias test	1 year	Matthias test assesses dynamic postural performance

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Occiput wall distance	1 year	Occiput wall distance is an assessment method to determine forward head posture in clinical settings.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University; 🇹🇷 Gaziantep, Turkey