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Crawling exercises could fix your slouch, small study hints

NCT ID NCT07435519

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

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

Summary

This study tests whether the Klapp Method—a set of crawling and breathing exercises—can improve posture and reduce neck disability in people with Upper Cross Syndrome, a common condition causing forward head posture and rounded shoulders. Forty adults aged 18 to 40 will be randomly assigned to either the Klapp Method or standard physical therapy for 6 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in neck angle, posture score, and neck function.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Klapp Method (a series of crawling and breathing exercises)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple exercise-based option to improve posture and reduce neck pain in people with Upper Cross Syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants. The Klapp Method is not widely studied, so results may not be generalizable or show clear benefit over standard physical therapy.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

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Expected to start

Feb 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Both genders were included * Participants were between the ages of 18 to 40. * The craniovertebral angle was less than or equal to 50 degrees * The REEDCO Posture Assessment Scale of 59% or less. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients that had a history of vascular syndrome, cervical spine infection, trauma, surgery, or cervical spine damage * Patients with inflammatory arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

oculocerebral hypopigmentation syndrome of Preus

As listed by the trial registrant

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Upper cross syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fazle Omar Hospital

    Rabwah, Punjab Province, 35460, Pakistan

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