One-Time neck therapy shows promise for forward head posture

NCT ID NCT07298226

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Bitlis Eren University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a single session of atlanto-occipital joint mobilization (a gentle neck manipulation) could immediately improve head posture, breathing, and neck movement in 54 healthy adults with forward head posture. Participants were split into a group receiving the real mobilization and a control group receiving a sham (fake) procedure. The researchers measured changes in head angle, lung function, and neck range of motion right after the session.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Atlanto-occipital joint mobilization (a manual therapy technique)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a quick, non-drug way to improve posture and breathing in people with forward head posture.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 54 participants, testing only immediate effects. Results may not last or apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Respiratory Aspiration

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FORWARD HEAD POSTURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University

Ankara, 06000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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