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Kyphosis Postural ThoracicNCT06360198

The Relationship Between Posture, Sense of Position, Musculoskeletal Discomfort and Anxiety

An observational study of Kyphosis Postural Thoracic and Proprioception, run by Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

It is known that posture is affected by various factors such as somatosensation, visual perception and cognition. In addition, it is also thought to affect conditions such as stress and anxiety through receptors. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
How many people
67 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
30 Jun 2022to 30 Dec 2022
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Young people who are asymptomatic in terms of musculoskeletal problems

Who may be able to join

  • 18 years and older
  • Volunteered to participate in the study
  • No systemic or neurological disease

Who cannot join

  • Severe visual and hearing problems
  • Orthopedic injury or surgery in the last 6 months

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University

    Ankara

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: The Relationship Between Posture, Sense of Position, Musculoskeletal Discomfort and Anxiety in Asymptomatic Individuals: A Cross-Sectional Study

It is known that posture is affected by various factors such as somatosensation, visual perception and cognition. In addition, it is also thought to affect conditions such as stress and anxiety through receptors. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between postural changes such as thoracic kyphosis, musculoskeletal problems, trunk position sense and anxiety in young individuals who were asymptomatic in terms of musculoskeletal problems.

Being tested
No intervention
Medical subject headings
Anxiety Disorders

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • No interventionOther

    No intervention was applied to the group.

Study groups in NCT06360198
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group 1The only group of this cross-sectional observational study consists of individuals over the age of 18. There were no orthopedic and neurological chronic diseases included. Individuals with severe visual and hearing problems and individuals who had undergone surgery within the last 6 months were excluded.
Receives: Other: No intervention

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Throcic Kyphosis

    The thoracic kyphosis angle was evaluated with a dual digital inclinometer (Acumar, Lafeyette, USA). Repetitive cervical flexion, extension and lateral flexion movements were asked from the subjects before the measurement. They were also asked to perform back rotation of the shoulders and to take a deep breath in and out. Subsequently, they were asked to stand in a normal position in which they were comfortable and the measurement was performed. The inclinometer was placed on the T1-2 and T12-L1 vertebrae. The value on the inclinometer screen was noted as the degree of kyphosis. A kyphosis angle of 20-40 degrees is considered normal. Values above 45 degrees are considered as hyperkyphosis.

    Measured: Baseline

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Trunk Position Sense

    Trunk position sense was evaluated with a dual digital inclinometer (Acumar, Lafeyette, USA) during 30 degrees of trunk flexion. For the measurement, the subjects were asked to stand in a standing and comfortable position. The inclinometer was placed on the T1 and S1 vertebrae. Individuals were asked to perform 30 degrees of trunk flexion with their eyes closed. The measurement was taught by performing 2 trials. Then, the individuals were asked to find the target angle that was taught. The angle that the individuals thought was the target angle was recorded. The difference between the recorded angle and the target angle was written as absolute value. The process was repeated three times and averaged. There is no specific reference value for trunk flexion position sensation.

    Measured: Baseline

  2. Musculoskeletal Discomfort

    Musculoskeletal disorders of the individuals were assessed with the Cornell Musculoskeletal Disorder Scale. The scale consists of three categories assessing the frequency, severity and work intervention of musculoskeletal discomfort in 20 different body parts within a week. The answers given in the frequency section are scored between 0-1.5-3.5-5-10. In the severity of musculoskeletal discomfort and the work disability caused by the musculoskeletal system disorder sections the answers are scored between 1-3. The scores for each body part are multiplied and then summed to obtain a total score from the three sections. The total score is the sum of all section scores. A lower score indicates less musculoskeletal discomfort.

    Measured: Baseline

  3. Anxiety

    Anxiety of the individuals was assessed with the Generalised Anxiety Disorder-7 scale. The scale evaluates the experiences in the last 2 weeks. The Generalised Anxiety Disorder-7 scale is a four-point Likert-type scale based on self-report. The total score is obtained by adding the score of the answer given to each item. The higher the total score obtained from the scale, the higher the level of anxiety.

    Measured: Baseline

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted11 Apr 2024
  2. Study start30 Jun 2022
  3. Primary completion30 Nov 2022
  4. Study completion30 Dec 2022

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case only
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
67 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06360198
Sponsor's protocol ID
2022-874/08
Status last verified
Apr 2024
First submitted
7 Apr 2024
Last updated
11 Apr 2024
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Kyphosis Postural Thoracic and Proprioception, run by Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Apr 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Throcic Kyphosis (time frame: Baseline). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Apr 2024.

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