Investigation of Posture, Postural Stability and Core Endurance in Adults with Forward Head Posture: a Controlled Study

NCT06716346 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2024/19-15
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 80
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Forward head posture (FHP) is defined as the position in which the head is in front of the shoulder and is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems caused by increasing computer and smartphone use. The aim of this study is to compare the posture, postural stability and core endurance of participants with normal posture and participants with FHP.

Conditions

Forward Head Posture

Keywords

forward head posture; postural stability; balance; core; endurans

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• postur

  A digital camera will be used to assess head and neck posture in the standing position.

  Baseline

• Postural stability

  Postural stability will be assessed in the bipedal position with eyes open and closed and in the unipedal position with eyes open. All tests will be measured using a force plate platform.

  Baseline

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Core endurance

  Baseline

Study Arms (2)

Forward head posture group

-Craniovertebral angle \<50

control

-Craniovertebral angle \>50

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 35 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Participants with a CVA of 50 degrees and less than 50 degrees will be included in the head forward posture group, and participants with a CVA above 50 degrees will be included in the control group.

You may qualify if:

• years

You may not qualify if:

• Diagnosed respiratory, neurological, orthopaedic, psychiatric or cardiac problems
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Having a history of neck trauma
• Having undergone spinal surgery

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Nigde Omer Halisdemir University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Nigde Omer Halisdemir University

Niğde, Niğde Province, 51200, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Officials

• Gürkan Demirtaş, Msc.

  Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 29, 2024
• First Posted: December 4, 2024
• Study Start: November 8, 2024
• Primary Completion: January 8, 2025
• Study Completion: January 8, 2025
• Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Record last verified: 2024-11

Locations

TU (1)