Head posture linked to fibromyalgia pain in new study

NCT ID NCT06957873

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether forward head posture (a common issue) is linked to worse fibromyalgia symptoms. Researchers will measure the angle of the neck in 134 adults with fibromyalgia and compare it to their symptom severity using a questionnaire. The goal is to better understand how posture might affect the condition.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help identify a simple posture measure as a marker for fibromyalgia severity, potentially guiding future therapies.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures a possible link, so it won't directly improve symptoms or offer a cure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

fibromyalgia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Ankara Training and Research Hospital Ankara, Altindag, Turkey, 06230

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    Ankara, Altindag, 06230, Turkey (Türkiye)

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  • Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Training and Research Hospital

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    Ankara, Altindag, 06230, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • University of Health Sciences, Ankara Training and Research Hospital

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    Ankara, Altindag, 06230, Turkey (Türkiye)