Poor posture in students linked to weaker neck muscles and breathing issues
NCT ID NCT07403422
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study examined 80 university students aged 18 to 26 to see how forward head posture relates to neck position sense, muscle endurance, and heart-lung function during thinking and movement tasks. Researchers measured how accurately students could reposition their heads and how long they could hold a neck exercise. The goal was to understand the effects of common poor posture without providing treatment.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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80 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consists of healthy male and female university students aged 18 to 26 years, recruited from the university campus. Participants represent a young adult population without known neurological, musculoskeletal, or cardiopulmonary conditions that could influence cervical posture or sensorimotor performance.
- Ages
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18 to 26 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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Inclusion Criteria: * University students aged 18 to 26 years * Both male and female participants * Apparently healthy individuals * Ability to understand and follow study instructions * Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Age below 18 years or above 26 years * History of cervical spine surgery or cervical fracture * Presence of neurological disorders affecting the cervical spine or balance * Chronic cardiopulmonary diseases * Current or recent neck or shoulder pain within the past 6 months * Any musculoskeletal condition that may affect cervical posture or movement
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of physical therapy
Aqaba, Jordan
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