Effect of Thoracic SNAGS on Vitals Among Individuals With Forward Head Posture

NCT06340477 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: Mahnoor Arif/ REC -01802
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 28
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

To determine how vitals (heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation) and craniovertebral angle will be affected by thoracic SNAGs in individuals with forward head posture.

Conditions

Neck Pain

Keywords

Forward head posture; vitals; SNAGs; craniovertebral angle

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Aneroid sphygmomanometer

  Aneroid sphygmomanometer has more sensitivity and specificity (86.7% and 98.7%) than a digital device (80% and 67.7%) in the measurement of blood pressure, so it is considered to be more precise than a digital one

  4 weeks

• Pulse oximeter

  Hypoxemia can be ruled out by pulse oximeter. It has high reliability and validity for heart rate calculation with ICC\> 0.93 in healthy individuals.

  4 weeks

• Respiratory rate

  Respiratory rate or the number of breaths per minute is defined as one breath to each movement of air in and out of the lungs. In general, the respiratory rate for an adult sits between 12 and 20 breaths per min. 60second count is more accurate than short duration i.e 15 and 30 second

  4 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• NPRS (Numeric Pain Rating Scale)

  4 weeks

• Inclinometer

  4 weeks

• Photogrammetric method for craniovertebral angle

  4 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Thoracic SNAGs with conventional therapy

EXPERIMENTAL

Thoracic (T1- T5) SNAGs 3 repetitions x 1 set, 2 days/week Hot pack for 10 minutes Stretching of upper trapezius, levator scapulae, 5 reps x 1 set x 15 sec hold 2 days/week and Pectoralis Major 10 reps x 1 set x 10 sec hold Strengthening of deep neck flexors and shoulder retractors (rhomboids) 10 reps x 1 set x 10 sec hold 2 days/week 2 days/week

Other: Thoracic SNAGs with conventional therapy

Conventional therapy

OTHER

Hot pack for 10 minutes Stretching of upper trapezius, levator scapulae, 5 reps x 1 set x 15 sec hold 2 days/week and Pectoralis Major 10 reps x 1 set x 10 sec hold Strengthening of deep neck flexors and shoulder retractors (rhomboids) 10 reps x 1 set x 10 sec hold 2 days/week 2 days/week

Other: conventional therapy

Interventions

Thoracic SNAGs with conventional therapy OTHER

Thoracic (T1- T5) SNAGs 3 repetitions x 1 set, 2 days/week Hot pack for 10 minutes Stretching of upper trapezius, levator scapulae, 5 reps x 1 set x 15 sec hold 2 days/week and Pectoralis Major 10 reps x 1 set x 10 sec hold Strengthening of deep neck flexors and shoulder retractors (rhomboids) 10 reps x 1 set x 10 sec hold 2 days/week 2 days/week

Thoracic SNAGs with conventional therapy

conventional therapy OTHER

Hot pack for 10 minutes Stretching of upper trapezius, levator scapulae, 5 reps x 1 set x 15 sec hold 2 days/week and Pectoralis Major 10 reps x 1 set x 10 sec hold Strengthening of deep neck flexors and shoulder retractors (rhomboids) 10 reps x 1 set x 10 sec hold 2 days/week 2 days/week

Conventional therapy

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 30 Years - 50 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Both males and females
• Age 30-50yrs.
• Craniovertebral angle \<50°
• Mild to moderate neck pain ranging between 3-6 on NPRS scale.
• Individuals with normal vitals:
• Heart rate (60-100 beats per minute)
• Respiratory rate (12-20 breaths per minute)
• Systolic BP (100- 139mmHg)(30).
• Diastolic BP (70-89 mmHg) (30).
• Oxygen saturation ≥96%

You may not qualify if:

• History of cervical/thoracic spine surgery
• Cardiopulmonary disorder or Hypertension ≥140/90mmHg (30).
• Vertebral instability
• Smokers
• Any infection or tumor

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Pakistan Railway Hospital

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46000, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neck Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• maria Khalid, MSOMPT

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 25, 2024
• First Posted: April 1, 2024
• Study Start: March 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: June 10, 2024
• Study Completion: July 1, 2024
• Last Updated: July 23, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)