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Tape or cups? new study tests two simple therapies for hunchback pain

NCT ID NCT07373925

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two non-invasive treatments—kinesio taping and dry cupping—for people with thoracic kyphosis (an excessive rounding of the upper back). Researchers will measure changes in pain and the angle of the curve in 48 physically active adults aged 18 to 30. The goal is to see which therapy works better for easing discomfort and improving posture.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 48 people

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Expected to start

Feb 2026

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Expected to finish

Jun 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects with thoracic kyphosis angle \> 40° diagnosed by a medical doctor will be selected from Damietta University's clinic of physical education faculty. * Subjects from both genders with an age range between 18 and 30 years . * Subjects who are physically active in physical education sessions Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects with medical conditions that restrict activity. * Those who received exercise intervention for kyphosis. * Structural thoracic kyphosis, defined as thoracic kyphosis that did not partially or completely disappear during prone extension, as assessed by a physical therapist. * Medical history of spinal fracture, spinal surgery, shoulder joint injury or pelvic injury. * Other spinal diseases; presence of scoliosis on Adam's forward bend test. * Spinal kyphosis due to visible thoracic deformity. * Subjects undergoing professional sports training. * Skin disease (dermatitis, psoriasis), neurological disease or cancer. * Using anticoagulants or nonsteroidal antidepressants. * Inflammatory or rheumatologic disorders of the spine. * Severe cardiopulmonary disease, rheumatic disease or pregnancy. * Have a pacemaker or metal implants. * Do not understand the written consent form.

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Conditions

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Scheuermann disease

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Thoracic kyphosis

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