Can simple exercises fix your rounded shoulders and neck pain?
NCT ID NCT07528248
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two types of exercise programs—Global Postural Re-education and NASM-based corrective exercises—for people with upper cross syndrome, a condition causing neck and upper back pain, rounded shoulders, and forward head posture. 46 participants will do the exercises three times a week for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain, disability, endurance, and posture to see which approach works better.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Global Postural Re-education and NASM-based corrective exercises
What this could lead to
If this trial succeeds, it could show that one of these exercise programs is better at easing pain and improving posture for people with upper cross syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 46 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises are non-invasive, but individual results can vary.
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District Headquarter Hospital (DHQ) Okara
RECRUITINGOkāra, Punjab Province, 56300, Pakistan
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