Impact of Forward Head Posture on Postural Stability and Gait Kinematics

NCT07603947 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: P.T.REC/012/006413
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 66
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

1. 1.Evaluate postural stability in subjects with forward head posture versus matching controls.
2. 2.Evaluate gait parameters in subjects with forward head posture versus matching controls.
3. 3.Investigate the correlation between postural stability and kinematic gait parameters in each group.

Conditions

Forward Head Posture; Postural Stability; Gait Analysis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

• Walking speed

  Kinematic Gait characteristic, measured in meter/second

  through study completion, an average of 1 year

• Overall stability index

  one of the postural stability outcome measures, Higher values indicate poorer balance

  through study completion, an average of 1 year

• Step Cycle

  Kinematic Gait characteristic measured in cycle/sec

  through study completion, an average of 1 year

• Mediolateral Stability index

  one of the postural stability index outcome measures, Higher values indicate poorer balance

  through study completion, an average of 1 year

• Anteroposterior Stability index

  one of the postural stability outcome measures, Higher values indicate poorer balance in the anteroposterior directions

  through study completion, an average of 1 year

• Step Length

  Kinematic gait characteristic, measured in cm

  through study completion, an average of 1 year

Study Arms (2)

Forward Head Posture Group

Participants with clinically identified forward head posture based on craniovertebral angle assessment. Postural stability and gait kinematic characteristics will be assessed during standardized testing procedures.

Control Group

Age- and sex-matched healthy participants with normal head posture. Postural stability and gait kinematic characteristics will be assessed using the same standardized procedures.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 35 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population will consist of adult males and females recruited from the university community and surrounding local community. Participants aged 18-35 years will be screened for eligibility. Eligible participants will be allocated into two cohorts based on head posture assessment using craniovertebral angle measurement: individuals with forward head posture and healthy individuals with normal head posture. Participants must be able to walk independently without assistive devices and have no history of neurological, musculoskeletal, vestibular, or visual disorders that may affect balance or gait performance.

You may qualify if:

• Cranio-vertebral angle less than 50◦
• Age from 18-35 years old (Young adults)
• BMI from 18.5-24.9
• Participants can walk independently without assistive devices

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals are excluded if they have had:
• Neck trauma, recent fractures, or Surgery or any underlying neurological or systemic conditions affecting the neck
• Pregnancy or Malignancy
• any inability to comprehend or respond to study assessments
• Any known respiratory or cardiovascular conditions that might affect the results of gait analysis
• Vestibular problems, visual problems, and sensory impairment affecting balance
• If they are undergoing current physical therapy or ergonomic intervention for FHP

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Cairo University

Giza, Egypt

RECRUITING

Central Study Contacts

Yasmin Magdy Othman Yasmin Magdy Othman, Bachelor

CONTACT

01061051254; ymothman@msa.edu.eg

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 1 Day
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 11, 2026
• First Posted: May 22, 2026
• Study Start: May 11, 2026
• Primary Completion: May 11, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 30, 2026
• Last Updated: May 22, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Locations

EG (1)