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One-Time neck therapy shows promise for forward head posture

NCT ID NCT07298226

Symptom relief Sponsor: Bitlis Eren University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a single session of atlanto-occipital joint mobilization (a gentle neck manipulation) could immediately improve head posture, breathing, and neck movement in 54 healthy adults with forward head posture. Participants were split into a group receiving the real mobilization and a control group receiving a sham (fake) procedure. The researchers measured changes in head angle, lung function, and neck range of motion right after the session.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Atlanto-occipital joint mobilization (a manual therapy technique)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a quick, non-drug way to improve posture and breathing in people with forward head posture.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 54 participants, testing only immediate effects. Results may not last or apply to everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

54 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2025

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteering to participate in the study. * Being between the ages of 18 and 45. * Having forward head posture according to craniovertebral angle measurement. Exclusion Criteria: * History of cervical surgery or trauma. * Diagnosed cervical disc herniation or cervical stenosis. * Presence of a diagnosed neurological and/or rheumatological disorder. * Pregnancy. * Presence of malignancy.

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Conditions

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Respiratory Aspiration

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Forward head posture

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University

    Ankara, 06000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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