Pilates for posture: new study targets slouching and pain in school kids
NCT ID NCT07244068
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether mat Pilates, combined with routine physical therapy, can reduce pain and improve posture in school-aged children (8–16 years) with Upper Crossed Syndrome—a condition marked by forward head, rounded shoulders, and a curved upper back. Half of the 28 participants will do Pilates plus standard exercises, while the other half will do only standard exercises. Researchers will measure changes in neck and back angles and pain levels using simple tools like video analysis and a pain scale.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 28 people
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- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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8 to 16 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * School going children * Children of the age 8-16. * Children having Thoracic Kyphosis angle under 20° and over 40 °,and Craniovertebral angle under 48° Exclusion Criteria: * Children with systemic disorders. * Children with recent history of injury. * Physical or sensory defecit(16)
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Locations
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Ittefaq Hospital (TRUST)
RECRUITINGLahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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