The Effect of Postural Correction On Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Gastro Esophageal Reflux; Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease

• Registration Number: NCT06564558
• Lead Sponsor: Cairo University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-7-7
• Last Update Posted: 2 September 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:<br><br> - Ages between 18 and 60.<br><br> - Diagnosed with GERD by a primary medical doctor.<br><br> - Patients with a kyphosis angle greater than 30 degrees.<br><br> - A score of 8 or greater on the Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD (FSSG) which<br> is considered positive.<br><br>Exclusion Criteria:<br><br> - Individuals with recent spinal surgery.<br><br> - Recent spinal trauma in the thoracic or lumbar regions<br><br> - A score less than 8 on the FSSG<br><br> - Having no associated thoracic or thoracolumbar deformity or abnormal alignment.

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD (FSSG)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Kyphosis Cobb Angle Assessment Using X-ray Radiographs:;GERD Quality of Life Questionnaire (GERD QOL);Short Forum Suvery SF-12v2: