Crawling exercises could fix your slouch, small study hints

NCT ID NCT07435519

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether the Klapp Method—a set of crawling and breathing exercises—can improve posture and reduce neck disability in people with Upper Cross Syndrome, a common condition causing forward head posture and rounded shoulders. Forty adults aged 18 to 40 will be randomly assigned to either the Klapp Method or standard physical therapy for 6 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in neck angle, posture score, and neck function.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Klapp Method (a series of crawling and breathing exercises)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple exercise-based option to improve posture and reduce neck pain in people with Upper Cross Syndrome.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants. The Klapp Method is not widely studied, so results may not be generalizable or show clear benefit over standard physical therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

oculocerebral hypopigmentation syndrome of Preus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

UPPER CROSS SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fazle Omar Hospital

Rabwah, Punjab Province, 35460, Pakistan

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