Which exercise works better for rounded shoulders and neck pain?

NCT ID NCT07058272

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala, Pakistan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested two exercise approaches—PNF stretching and a comprehensive corrective exercise program—in 38 adults with upper cross syndrome (a common postural problem causing neck and shoulder pain). The goal was to see which method better reduces pain, improves function, and boosts quality of life. Participants were followed for several weeks, and outcomes were measured using standard pain and disability scales.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) techniques and comprehensive corrective exercise protocol
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a more effective physical therapy approach for relieving pain and improving function in people with upper cross syndrome.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 38 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study does not specify blinding, which could bias outcomes.

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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

Al-Raee Hospital

Gujranwala, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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