Upper Cross Syndrome and Neck Proprioception

NCT06801613 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: P.T.REC/012/005030
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 80
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Correlation Between Upper Cross Syndrome and Neck Proprioception Hypothesis: No statistically significant relationship exists between upper cross syndrome and neck proprioception. Study Design: Randomized Controlled Trial Participants: Office workers (≥4h computer use/day) Age: 28-48 years Chronic nonspecific neck pain (\>3 months) Forward head posture (FHP) \<46° VAS score: 3-8 cm No cognitive impairments affecting participation Exclusion Criteria: Systemic, rheumatic, or neuromuscular diseases Neurological signs, spinal surgery, or recent physical therapy Missing ≥3 consecutive or 4 nonconsecutive sessions

Conditions

Upper Cross Syndrome

Keywords

proprioception; upper cross syndrome; neck

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Cervical Proprioception:

  Measurement Tool: CROM device. Tests: Neutral Head Position (NHP): Assesses participants' ability to actively reposition their head to a self-selected neutral position. Target Head Position (THP): Assesses ability to reposition the head to a previously demonstrated target position.

  8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Neck Pain

  8 weeks

• Balance

  8 weeks

• Neck Disability Index (NDI):

  8 weeks

• Cervical Range of Motion (CROM)

  8 weeks

Other Outcomes (1)

• Spinal Curvature:

  8 weeks

Study Arms (1)

control group

Participants with UCS who do not receive the intervention (e.g., may receive standard care, education, or no treatment).

Other: Intervention Group

Interventions

Intervention Group OTHER

Group/Cohort Description: Participants with Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS) who undergo the prescribed exercise or treatment protocol.

control group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 28 Years - 48 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consists of adult office workers with specific characteristics related to their occupation, posture, and neck pain history. Below is a detailed breakdown: Demographic Characteristics Age Range: 28-48 years. Gender: Not specified, but likely includes both males and females. Occupation: Office workers using computers for at least 4 hours daily. Clinical Characteristics Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain (CNP): Pain lasting ≥3 months. Pain intensity between 3-8 cm on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Forward Head Posture (FHP): Measured angle of FHP is less than 46°. No Specific Diagnoses: Participants with neck pain due to systemic, rheumatic, or neuromuscular diseases are excluded.

You may qualify if:

• office workers (using a computer at least 4 h),
• aged between 28 and 48 years,
• NP between 3 and 8 cm on a visual analog scale (VAS) (from 0 indicating no pain at all to 10 indicating unbearable pain),
• chronic nonspecific neck pain lasting for more than 3 months, and FHP less than 46° (Fathollahnejad et al., 2019).
• Patients willing and able to participate in an exercise program safely and without cognitive impairments that would limit their participation.

You may not qualify if:

• specific causes of NP (e.g., systemic, rheumatic, neuromuscular diseases), central or peripheral neurological signs, cognitive impairment, spinal surgery, or physical therapy treatments in the last 6 months prior to the baseline assessment.
• Participants would be also excluded if they missed at least three consecutive or four nonconsecutive sessions (Fathollahnejad et al., 2019).

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Oculocerebral hypopigmentation syndrome type Preus

Central Study Contacts

Elsayed

CONTACT

+20 100 219 5353; omniaomniamohamed259@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Target Duration: 8 Weeks
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: general practitioner

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 25, 2025
• First Posted: January 30, 2025
• Study Start: May 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: July 25, 2025
• Study Completion: October 25, 2025
• Last Updated: January 31, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-01