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Can targeted exercises correct a common postural problem?

NCT ID NCT07724574

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

Upper crossed syndrome is a postural imbalance that can cause forward head posture, rounded shoulders, pain, and limited movement. This trial compares two exercise methods — Kendall exercises and Janda's approach — both combined with diaphragmatic breathing, to see which better reduces pain, improves chest expansion, corrects head posture, and reduces disability. Fifty adults aged 30 to 50 with the condition will be randomly assigned to one of the two programs.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Kendall exercises or Janda's approach plus diaphragmatic breathing exercises
What this could lead to
If one approach proves better, it could point toward a more effective exercise program for upper crossed syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply widely. Exercise-based interventions depend heavily on adherence and proper technique.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 50 people

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Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

30 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Age between 30 to 50 years old Both male and female are included, Craniovertebral angle less than 50°, Rounded shoulders (on photogrammetry) Exclusion Criteria: * Cervical trauma or surgery Congenital scoliosis Spasmodic torticollis Any tumor or trauma History of surgical procedures on neck or lower back Disc issues in neck or lower back

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

oculocerebral hypopigmentation syndrome of Preus Respiratory Aspiration

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Upper cross syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Anwars Polyclinic

    RECRUITING

    Sialkot, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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