Effects of Forward Head Posture Correction on Visual Acuity in Low Level Visually Impaired University Students

NCT06019806 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: RiphahIU Shabi ul Hassan
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 48
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this research is to find the effect of forward head posture correction on visual acuity and fatigue in low level visually impaired university students. Randomized controlled trials at Cecos University of IT and Emerging Sciences would be done. The sample size would be 48. The subjects would be divided in two groups, 24 subjects Intervention group and 24 in control group. Study duration would be 6 months. Sampling technique applied would be a non-probability convenience sampling technique. Only 18-25 years low level visually impaired university students with forward head posture would be included. Tools used in the study would be asthenopia questionnaire, Snellen chart and CVA angle photogrammetry

Conditions

Visual Acuity

Keywords

forward head posture; visual fatigue; craniovertebral angle; postural correction exercises

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Snellen Chart

  Universally used for measuring visual acuity.

  4 weeks

• Asthenopia Questionnaire

  Used for measuring Visual fatigue.

  4 weeks

• Craniovertebral Angle

  Craniovertebral angle is measured by taking 2 lateral photographs of the subject in a relaxed seated position without a back support. Spinous process of C7 and the tragus of ear are marked with a body marker. A horizontal line is drawn passing through C7 making a right angle with the vertical.

  4 weeks

Study Arms (2)

postural correction group A

EXPERIMENTAL

1. Chin tuck (deep cervical flexor) 2. Strengthening shoulder retractors 3. Sternocleidomastoid muscle stretch 4. Pectoralis stretch

Other: POSTURAL CORRECTION four exercises

Control group B

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

postural Correction education

Other: postural Correction education with a manuscript

Interventions

POSTURAL CORRECTION four exercises OTHER

The program will involve four exercises, including two strengthening exercises and two stretching exercises. 1. Chin tuck (deep cervical flexor) 2. Strengthening shoulder retractors 3. Sternocleidomastoid muscle stretch 4. Pectoralis stretch Participants will be instructed to perform three sets of 12 repetitions for the strengthening exercises, with a 30-second rest period allotted between each set. For the stretching exercises, participants will be instructed to hold each stretch for 30 seconds, with a 30-second rest period allotted between each exercise The experimental group will also receive postural Correction education

postural correction group A

postural Correction education with a manuscript OTHER

The control group would receive postural Correction education and they would be provided with a manuscript. They would be then guided to follow these guidelines as a home plan for four weeks. At the end of the Fourth week, they would be assessed.

Control group B

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 15 Years - 28 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Both male and female
• Mild visual impairment, visual acuity of 20/30 to 20/70 and with symptoms of visual fatigue
• Forward head posture (FHP)
• Craniovertebral Angle less than 48-50
• Able to understand and provide informed consent
• Able to participate in the intervention and attend all the required

You may not qualify if:

• Visual impairment other than mild visual impairment (e.g., legal blindness)
• Pre-existing medical conditions or injuries that may affect the posture or visual function
• Any previous neck and Eye surgery.
• Previous history of treatment for FHP or visual impairment in the past six months(23)
• Any physical, neurological or cognitive disability that may affect the ability to participate in the intervention or the assessments
• Use of medication or treatments that may affect the posture or visual function
• Psychological conditions

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Cecos University of IT and Emerging Scienecs

Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Asthenopia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Eye Diseases

Study Officials

• Aisha Razzaq, MSPT-OMPT

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 26, 2023
• First Posted: August 31, 2023
• Study Start: September 6, 2023
• Primary Completion: January 30, 2024
• Study Completion: February 15, 2024
• Last Updated: May 21, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)