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Which therapy fixes forward head better? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07593235

Symptom relief Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares two hands-on treatments for forward head posture, a common condition where the head juts forward causing neck pain and stiffness. Thirty-eight adults aged 18 to 40 will receive either suboccipital muscle inhibition or instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, plus standard physiotherapy, over six weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain, neck disability, posture angle, and neck movement to see which approach works best.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 38 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

May 2026

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Expected to finish

Jul 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Both genders * Age: 18-40 years * Increased upper thoracic spine kyphosis * Craniovertebral angle CVA of \< 52° Exclusion Criteria: * Cervical radiculopathy * Neurological deficit * Previous surgery of cervical or thoracic spine * Spondylolisthesis * Spinal stenosis * Rheumatoid arthritis * Vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency * Congenital deformities like kyphosis, scoliosis.

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Forward head posture Occipital muscle inhibition technique

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Foundation University College of Physical Therapy

    RECRUITING

    Islamabad, Punjab Province, 44000, Pakistan

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