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Simple diaphragm release may ease breathing in hunchback patients

NCT ID NCT06656143

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a hands-on technique called diaphragmatic myofascial release in 44 adults with thoracic kyphosis (excessive rounding of the upper back). The goal was to see if releasing tension in the diaphragm muscle could improve chest expansion and heart rate. Participants received either standard physical therapy or standard therapy plus the diaphragm release. The trial is complete, and results may help guide future physical therapy for this condition.

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Active substance
Diaphragmatic myofascial release (a hands-on technique to relax the diaphragm muscle)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple physical therapy addition to help people with rounded upper backs breathe easier and improve heart function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The technique is manual and effects may vary.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

44 people

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Started

Oct 2024

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Both male and females * age 18-40 years * patients who consented to the purposes of this study and participated voluntarily. * patients with thoracic kyphosis ≥40 Exclusion Criteria: * Participant failing to fall in this category would be excluded of the study. * Vertebrobasilar insufficiency, rib fracture, rib dislocation and/or signs of serious pathology (e.g., malignancy, inflammatory disorder, infection); * History of cervical spine surgery in previous 12 months * Signs of cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy; and vascular syndromes such as basilar insufficiency. * Patients with diagnosed any respiratory condition. * Patient diagnosed with hypertension or taking any medication

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Conditions

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Scheuermann disease

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Thoracic kyphosis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Riphah International University

    Islamabad, Federal Capital, 45750, Pakistan

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