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
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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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Ankara Training and Research Hospital Ankara, Altindag, Turkey, 06230
RECRUITINGAnkara, Altindag, 06230, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Training and Research Hospital
COMPLETEDAnkara, Altindag, 06230, Turkey (Türkiye)
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University of Health Sciences, Ankara Training and Research Hospital
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONAnkara, Altindag, 06230, Turkey (Türkiye)