Comparison of Exercise With & Without Bracing in Office Workers With Kyphosis

NCT06867003 | Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: REC-01009 Yasir Khan
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 36
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The study aims to Compare PT and bracing in improving posture, pain, and functionality in patient with kyphosis. It also assess the additive benefits of combining PT with bracing. It also identify sustainable, non-surgical approaches for managing kyphosis in office

Conditions

Kyphosis

Keywords

Kyphosis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)

  The questionnaire consists of 10 sections, each with 6 response options (scored 0 to 5). If all 10 sections are completed, the maximum score is 50.

  4 weeks

• Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

  A 10 cm horizontal line with "No Pain" (0) on the left and "Worst Pain" (10) on the right.

  4 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Physical therapy with bracing

EXPERIMENTAL

Effectiveness of physical therapy with bracing

Other: physical therapy with bracing

physical therapy without bracing

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Effectiveness of physical therapy without bracing

Other: physical therapy without bracing

Interventions

physical therapy with bracing OTHER

Strengthens the upper back muscles and reduces tension: 1. Stand or sit with an upright posture and shoulders pulled back 2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together as tightly as you can and hold for five to ten seconds

Also known as: Exercise

Physical therapy with bracing

physical therapy without bracing OTHER

Strengthens the upper back muscles and reduces tension: 1. Stand or sit with an upright posture and shoulders pulled back 2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together as tightly as you can and hold for five to ten seconds

physical therapy without bracing

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 30 Years - 45 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Office workers diagnosed with Postural Kyphosis
• age limit 30 to 45years
• Experience of upper back or neck pain lasting at least three months
• Spend a minimum of 6 hours per day in a seated position for work.

You may not qualify if:

• History of spinal surgery, severe scoliosis, or other significant spinal deformities.
• Current engagement in any structured physical therapy program or use of bracing for posture. Any neurological or musculoskeletal disorders impacting posture or movement.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Riphah international University malakand campus

Malakand, KPK, 23060, Pakistan

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Kyphosis

Interventions

Physical Therapy Modalities; Braces; Exercise

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Spinal Curvatures; Spinal Diseases; Bone Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Therapeutics; Rehabilitation; Orthotic Devices; Orthopedic Equipment; Surgical Equipment; Equipment and Supplies; Motor Activity; Movement; Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena; Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena

Study Officials

• Ataur Rahman, MS-PT

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Ataur Rahman

CONTACT

03038371112; ataur.rahman@riphah.edu.pk

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Masking Details: this study follows an analytical research model designed to compare effectiveness of Physical Therapy with and without Bracing on Posture, Pain, and Functional Outcomes in Office Workers with Kyphosis
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: RCT

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 4, 2025
• First Posted: March 10, 2025
• Study Start: February 20, 2025
• Primary Completion: February 20, 2026
• Study Completion: February 20, 2026
• Last Updated: July 9, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)