NCT07349238

Brief Summary

This study aimed to investigate the correlation between increased thoracic kyphosis and these factors.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2022

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2022

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 25, 2022

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 30, 2022

Completed
3.3 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 8, 2026

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 16, 2026

Completed
Last Updated

January 20, 2026

Status Verified

January 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

4 months

First QC Date

January 8, 2026

Last Update Submit

January 16, 2026

Conditions

Shoulder PainThoracic Kyphosis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Assessment of the angle of thoracic kyphosis

    Participants' thoracic kyphosis angle was assessed using two gravity-dependent manual inclinometers (Isomed Inc. 975 Sandy Blvd, Portland, USA). The manual inclinometer is a valid and reliable method used to measure range of motion and postural curvatures of the spine. During the measurement process, the feet of the inclinometers were positioned on the spinal protrusions that were identified as corresponding to the first and second thoracic vertebrae (T1/2) and the twelfth thoracic and first lumbar vertebrae (T12/L1). Spinal levels were determined through palpation while the subjects were in a natural standing position.

    1 week

  • Visual Analog Scale

    Participants' pain intensity was evaluated with the Visual Analog Scale , which consists of a 100 mm long, fixed horizontal line.Visual Analog Scale is considered one of the best available methods that are valid and reliable for estimating pain intensity. Participants were asked to mark the point representing the severity of shoulder pain in their current situation. The Visual Analog Scale score was determined by measuring the end of the line from the left beginning to the point marked by the patient, in millimeters

    1 week

Study Arms (1)

Thoracic Kyphosis

OTHER

The group of participants to be evaluated

Other: Thoracic Kyphosis isokinetic measurement

Interventions

Thoracic Kyphosis isokinetic measurementOTHER

Thoracic kyphotic angle was assessed by manual The group of participants to be evaluated, shoulder pain severity by Visual Analog Scale, shoulder range of motion by manual goniometer, shoulder isokinetic strength by isokinetic dynamometer, and upper extremity functionality by Quick Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire.

Thoracic Kyphosis

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 60 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Being between 18 and 60 years of age,
  • Having a thoracic kyphosis angle greater than 40°,
  • Voluntary participation in the study.

You may not qualify if:

  • Having a diagnosis of neuromuscular disorder of the spine and upper extremities,
  • Having received treatment for any spinal cord or upper extremity pathology in the last year,
  • Systemic diseases or connective tissue disorders,
  • Being pregnant.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Sportomed Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (3)

  • Roghani T, Zavieh MK, Manshadi FD, King N, Katzman W. Age-related hyperkyphosis: update of its potential causes and clinical impacts-narrative review. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2017 Aug;29(4):567-577. doi: 10.1007/s40520-016-0617-3. Epub 2016 Aug 18.

    PMID: 27538834BACKGROUND

  • Katzman WB, Wanek L, Shepherd JA, Sellmeyer DE. Age-related hyperkyphosis: its causes, consequences, and management. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2010 Jun;40(6):352-60. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2010.3099.

    PMID: 20511692BACKGROUND

  • Lewis JS, Valentine RE. Clinical measurement of the thoracic kyphosis. A study of the intra-rater reliability in subjects with and without shoulder pain. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2010 Mar 1;11:39. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-11-39.

    PMID: 20193055BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Shoulder Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

ArthralgiaJoint DiseasesMusculoskeletal DiseasesPainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Yağmur Yarayan

    Uskudar University

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assoc.Prof.Dr.

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 8, 2026

First Posted

January 16, 2026

Study Start

April 1, 2022

Primary Completion

July 25, 2022

Study Completion

September 30, 2022

Last Updated

January 20, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

TU(1)