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New combo therapy aims to fix rounded shoulders and neck pain

NCT ID NCT07573553

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 adding rib mobilization to standard posture exercises helps people with upper crossed syndrome — a common condition causing forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and neck pain. Sixty-four adults aged 20 to 45 will be split into two groups: one gets rib mobilization plus exercises, the other gets exercises alone. The goal is to see if the combo reduces pain and improves posture and rib mobility over 4 to 6 weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Rib mobilization and postural correction exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a more effective physical therapy approach for upper crossed syndrome, reducing pain and improving posture.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 64 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the added benefit of rib mobilization over exercises alone may be small or absent.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 64 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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.

Ages

20 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 20 to 45 years * Forward head posture (craniovertebral angle \< 50°) * Cervical pain or discomfort for ≥4 weeks * Moderate pain intensity (VAS 3-6) * Willingness to participate and provide informed consent * Clinically diagnosed Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) * Meets Asian Fitness Society diagnostic criteria for UCS Exclusion Criteria: * History of trauma or surgery to cervical/thoracic spine * Cervical disc herniation, radiculopathy, or neurological deficits * Structural deformities (scoliosis, Scheuermann's disease) * Systemic musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis) * Vestibular, balance, or visual disorders * Recent similar therapy within 3 months * Pregnancy or contraindication to manual therapy * Ongoing use of pain medications or muscle relaxants

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

oculocerebral hypopigmentation syndrome of Preus

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Upper cross syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • District Headquater Haripur

    RECRUITING

    Chak Six Hundred Twenty-four, Khyber Pakhtunkhwat, 22620, Pakistan

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