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Which exercise fixes rounded shoulders and forward head better?

NCT ID NCT07698392

Disease control Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two exercise approaches—dynamic neuromuscular stabilization and NASM corrective exercises—for people with upper crossed syndrome, a condition involving forward head, rounded shoulders, and neck pain. Participants will undergo one of the two exercise programs to see which better reduces pain, improves function, and corrects posture. The trial aims to identify a more effective rehabilitation strategy for this common postural problem.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dynamic neuromuscular stabilization and NASM corrective exercises
What this could lead to
If one exercise approach proves superior, it could point toward a more effective physical therapy protocol for upper crossed syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise-based interventions rely on adherence and may not work for all individuals.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 45 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Nov 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Sep 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Having non-specfic neck Pain. 2. Patients having a CVA of \< 52 . 3. Forward shoulder angle \> 52 degrees. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants having conditions such as osteoporosis, blood disease, congestive heart disease, cancer, severe skin sensitization, major mental disease, and frozen shoulder, will be excluded from the study. Neck pain has a specific underlying pathology such as fractures, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, or whiplash injuries as well as neck pain associated with radiculopathy.

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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 Upper crossed syndorme Upper crossed syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Outpatient clinic at faculty of physical therapy - Cairo University

    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11432, Egypt

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