Forward Head Posture and Hand Function in Dentists
CORRELATION BETWEEN HAND, PINCH GRIP STRENGTH, WRIST JOINT POSITION SENSE AND FORWARD HEAD POSTURE AMONG DENTISTS
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Brief Summary
This observational study investigates the correlation between forward head posture and hand grip strength, pinch grip strength, and wrist joint position sense among dentists aged 23-30 years. The aim is to understand the impact of poor head posture on upper limb function in dental professionals.
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Target at P50-P75 for all trials
Started Jun 2025
Shorter than P25 for all trials
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
May 17, 2025
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
May 25, 2025
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
June 1, 2025
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
August 30, 2025
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
September 15, 2025
CompletedMay 25, 2025
May 1, 2025
3 months
May 17, 2025
May 17, 2025
Conditions
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Hand Grip Strength
To assess the strength of the dominant hand and examine its correlation with forward head posture (CVA \< 50°).
Single assessment at baseline
Secondary Outcomes (2)
Pinch Grip Strength
Single assessment at baseline
Wrist Joint Position Sense
Single assessment at baseline
Eligibility Criteria
Male and female dentists aged 23-30 years, including residents, interns, and senior dental students, with forward head posture (craniovertebral angle \< 50°), recruited from the Faculty of Dentistry at Kafr El-Sheikh University. Participants must have a BMI between 18.5 and 29.9 kg/m² and no history of neurological or orthopedic disorders affecting the upper limb or cervical spine.
You may qualify if:
- Male and female dentists
- Aged 23-30
- BMI 18.5-29.9 kg/m²
- Dominant hand used for testing
- Forward head posture (CVA \< 50°)
You may not qualify if:
- History of cervical trauma or surgery
- Cervical radiculopathy or disc herniation
- Upper limb neurological or orthopedic disorders
- Dizziness, blurred vision, or neck/shoulder pain
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Cairo Universitylead
Related Publications (1)
Celik HI, Unver B, Akbas E, Erdem EU. Head posture mediates the association of cognition with hand grip and pinch strength in older adults: an examination using structural equation modeling. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2023 Apr 25;24(1):324. doi: 10.1186/s12891-023-06436-4.
PMID: 37098544BACKGROUND
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Hadeer Essam Mohamed, Bachelor's Degree
Cairo University
- STUDY CHAIR
ENAS FAWZY YOUSSEF, PT, PhD
Cairo University
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- OTHER
- Time Perspective
- CROSS SECTIONAL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Hadeer Essam Mohamed
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
May 17, 2025
First Posted
May 25, 2025
Study Start
June 1, 2025
Primary Completion
August 30, 2025
Study Completion
September 15, 2025
Last Updated
May 25, 2025
Record last verified: 2025-05