Study reveals how poor posture may impact brain and balance
NCT ID NCT06850077
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how people with forward head posture (FHP) compare to those with normal head posture when doing tasks that require both thinking and balancing. 38 healthy adults aged 20-39 performed cognitive-balance tasks of varying difficulty while their brain activity and balance were measured. The goal was to understand the link between head posture, brain function, and balance control.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could help design better balance training and cognitive-motor programs for people with forward head posture.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study in healthy adults, so results may not apply to people with pain or other conditions. It does not test a treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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38 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Participants will be recruited from Samyook University(Seoul, South Korea) or local communities in Daegu or Seoul, South Korea. Recruitment will primarily target individuals who regularly engage in academic or sedentary activities. The study population will consist of individuals classified based on postural characteristics, specifically Forward Head Posture (FHP) or Normal Head Posture (NHP), assessed using craniovertebral angle (CVA) measurements. Recruitment will take place through campus advertisements, online postings, and word-of-mouth referrals.
- Ages
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20 to 39 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adults aged 20 to 39 years * Classified as having Forward Head Posture (FHP) or Normal Head Posture (NHP) based on Craniovertebral Angle (CVA) measurement Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with a history of spinal or musculoskeletal trauma or surgery * Individuals who have reported recent neck or shoulder pain
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sahmyook university
Seoul, 노원구, 01759, South Korea
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