Rounded back linked to shoulder troubles in small study
NCT ID NCT07349238
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study examined the connection between a rounded upper back (thoracic kyphosis) and shoulder pain, movement, strength, and daily function in 30 adults aged 18 to 60 with a kyphosis angle over 40 degrees. Researchers measured the curve of the spine, pain levels, shoulder motion, muscle strength, and arm function using standard tools. The goal was to better understand how posture might relate to shoulder problems.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2022
- Finished
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Sep 2022
- Lead sponsor
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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
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion criteria: * Being between 18 and 60 years of age, * Having a thoracic kyphosis angle greater than 40°, * Voluntary participation in the study. Exclusion criteria: * Having a diagnosis of neuromuscular disorder of the spine and upper extremities, * Having received treatment for any spinal cord or upper extremity pathology in the last year, * Systemic diseases or connective tissue disorders, * Being pregnant.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sportomed Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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