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

NCT06719765 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: IRB#28\10\2024-2025
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

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.

Conditions

Forward Head Posture

Keywords

forward head posture; neck pain; Jordanian university

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Neck pain

  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

  4 weeks

• Neck functional

  Neck functional ability will be measured by neck disability index minimum score equal 10 (functional dependent) and maximum score equal 50 (functional independent)

  4 weeks

• Neck Core stability

  Neck Core stability will be measured by pressure biofeedback unit

  4 weeks

• Craniovertebral angle

  Craniovertebral angle will be measured by digital photography method

  4 weeks

Study Arms (1)

60 Jordanian university students

Age range will between 18 to 25 years old \- The study design will be observational cross sectional study

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Hours - 25 Hours
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

We will include 60 Jordanian university students (30 male \& 30 female students) -Age range will between 18 to 25 years old

You may qualify if:

• 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

You may not qualify if:

• 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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• October 6 University: lead

Study Sites (1)

AL-Zaytoonah University

Amman, Jordan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neck Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant professor kerolous ishak shehata

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 29, 2024
• First Posted: December 6, 2024
• Study Start: June 30, 2024
• Primary Completion: August 12, 2024
• Study Completion: October 20, 2024
• Last Updated: December 12, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

JO (1)