The Correlation Between Forward Head Posture; Neck Pain, Neck Functional Ability and Deep Neck Core Strength in Jordan

Completed

• Conditions: Forward Head Posture

• Registration Number: NCT06719765
• Lead Sponsor: October 6 University

Brief Summary

Is forward head posture correlated with neck pain, neck functional ability and deep neck core strength in Jordanian university students having chronic nonspecific pain.

Detailed Description

The study is an observational cross sectional study considering the effects of one of the most common spinal deformities such as forward head posture on the quality of life regarding Jordanian university students. University students are among the most common populations having these kinds of deformities because of using smart devices and studying for along periods of time in a faulty posture. 60 students "both male and females" having forward head posture with neck pain will be included in the study and different outcome measure as pain , functional ability and deep neck core strength will be measured to define the impact of this faulty posture on them. Pain measurement will be through using numeric rating scale for pain.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-06-30
• Primary Completion: 2024-08-12
• Study Completion: 2024-10-20
• Study First Submitted: 2024-11-29
• Status Verified: 2024-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-12-05
• Study First Posted: 2024-12-06
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-12-08
• Last Update Posted: 2024-12-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• The craniovertebral angle is less than 50 degrees .
• Age ranges from 18 to 25 years old
• Forward head is associated with neck pain.
• Studying hours more than 4 hours continuously per day

Exclusion Criteria

• Previous surgery regarding the spine or shoulders.
• Vertebral fractures regarding the cervical spine or the skull.
• Positive neurological signs or evidence of spinal compression.
• headaches prior to the onset of neck pain and without cervical origin.
• Inner ear or vestibular Problems.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Neck pain	4 weeks	Pain measurement will be through using numeric rating scale for pain which ranged from 0 means the least pain and 10 means the worst pain
Neck functional	4 weeks	Neck functional ability will be measured by neck disability index minimum score equal 10 (functional dependent) and maximum score equal 50 (functional independent)
Neck Core stability	4 weeks	Neck Core stability will be measured by pressure biofeedback unit
Craniovertebral angle	4 weeks	Craniovertebral angle will be measured by digital photography method

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

AL-Zaytoonah University; 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan