Upper Cross SyndromeNCT06801613
Upper Cross Syndrome and Neck Proprioception
An observational study of Upper Cross Syndrome, run by Cairo University.
Trial summary
Correlation Between Upper Cross Syndrome and Neck Proprioception Hypothesis: No statistically significant relationship exists between upper cross syndrome and neck proprioception. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 28 to 48 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Upper Cross Syndrome
- What is being tested?
- Intervention Group
- How many people
- 80 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- May 2025to 25 Oct 2025
- How long will I take part?
- 8 Weeks
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 28 to 48 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Study population: The study population consists of adult office workers with specific characteristics related to their occupation, posture, and neck pain history. Below is a detailed breakdown: Demographic Characteristics Age Range: 28-48 years. Gender: Not specified, but likely includes both males and females. Occupation: Office workers using computers for at least 4 hours daily. Clinical Characteristics Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain (CNP): Pain lasting ≥3 months. Pain intensity between 3-8 cm on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Forward Head Posture (FHP): Measured angle of FHP is less than 46°. No Specific Diagnoses: Participants with neck pain due to systemic, rheumatic, or neuromuscular diseases are excluded.
Who may be able to join
- office workers (using a computer at least 4 h),
- aged between 28 and 48 years,
- NP between 3 and 8 cm on a visual analog scale (VAS) (from 0 indicating no pain at all to 10 indicating unbearable pain),
- chronic nonspecific neck pain lasting for more than 3 months, and FHP less than 46° (Fathollahnejad et al., 2019).
- Patients willing and able to participate in an exercise program safely and without cognitive impairments that would limit their participation.
Who cannot join
- specific causes of NP (e.g., systemic, rheumatic, neuromuscular diseases), central or peripheral neurological signs, cognitive impairment, spinal surgery, or physical therapy treatments in the last 6 months prior to the baseline assessment.
- Participants would be also excluded if they missed at least three consecutive or four nonconsecutive sessions (Fathollahnejad et al., 2019).
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Correlation Between Upper Cross Syndrome and Neck Proprioception
Correlation Between Upper Cross Syndrome and Neck Proprioception
Hypothesis:
No statistically significant relationship exists between upper cross syndrome and neck proprioception.
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Participants:
Office workers (≥4h computer use/day) Age: 28-48 years Chronic nonspecific neck pain (>3 months) Forward head posture (FHP) <46° VAS score: 3-8 cm No cognitive impairments affecting participation
Exclusion Criteria:
Systemic, rheumatic, or neuromuscular diseases Neurological signs, spinal surgery, or recent physical therapy Missing ≥3 consecutive or 4 nonconsecutive sessions
Read the detailed description
Study Title:Correlation Between Upper Cross Syndrome and Neck Proprioception
Hypothesis:There will be no statistically significant relationship between upper cross syndrome and neck proprioception.
Methodology:
Study Design:Randomized controlled trial
Inclusion Criteria:
Office workers using a computer for at least 4 hours daily
Aged between 28 and 48 years
Neck pain (NP) between 3 and 8 cm on a visual analog scale (VAS) (0 = no pain, 10 = unbearable pain)
Chronic nonspecific neck pain lasting for more than 3 months
Forward head posture (FHP) less than 46°
Patients willing and able to participate in an exercise program safely without cognitive impairments that would limit participation
Exclusion Criteria:
Specific causes of NP (e.g., systemic, rheumatic, neuromuscular diseases)
Central or peripheral neurological signs
Cognitive impairment
History of spinal surgery
Physical therapy treatments in the last 6 months prior to baseline assessment
Participants missing at least three consecutive or four nonconsecutive sessions
Outcome Measures:
Spinal Curvature Assessment Using Spinal Mouse DeviceThe spinal mouse device is physically guided along the skin of the spine
Neck Pain MeasurementNP is evaluated using a 10-cm VAS, a widely used clinical tool for assessing pain treatment effectiveness.
Neck Disability Index (NDI)Disability is assessed using the NDI questionnaire.
Measurement of Cervical Range of Motion (CROM) Using a CROM
Assessment of Cervical Proprioception Using the CROM DeviceHead Reposition Accuracy Tests:
Neutral Head Position (NHP) Test: Measures the ability to actively reposition the head to the self-selected neutral position.
Target Head Position (THP) Test: Measures the ability to actively reposition the head to a previously demonstrated target position.
- Conditions
- Upper Cross Syndrome
- Being tested
- Intervention Group
- Keywords
- proprioception, upper cross syndrome, neck
- Medical subject headings
- Oculocerebral hypopigmentation syndrome type Preus
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Intervention GroupOther
Group/Cohort Description: Participants with Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS) who undergo the prescribed exercise or treatment protocol.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| control group | Participants with UCS who do not receive the intervention (e.g., may receive standard care, education, or no treatment). Receives: Other: Intervention Group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Cervical Proprioception:
Measurement Tool: CROM device.
Tests:
Neutral Head Position (NHP): Assesses participants' ability to actively reposition their head to a self-selected neutral position.
Target Head Position (THP): Assesses ability to reposition the head to a previously demonstrated target position.
Measured: 8 weeks
Secondary outcomes (4)
Neck Pain
Measurement Tool: Visual Analog Scale (10-cm scale)
Purpose: Evaluate participants' subjective pain levels before and after the intervention.
Scale Range: 0 (no pain) to 10 (unbearable pain). Interpretation: Higher scores indicate worse pain levels.
Measured: 8 weeks
Balance
Measurement Tool: Biodex Balance System.
Parameters:
Static and dynamic balance. Postural stability score (lower scores indicate better balance). Purpose: Explore the effect of UCS on overall balance and stability.
Measured: 8 weeks
Neck Disability Index (NDI):
Measurement Tool: NDI questionnaire. Purpose: Assess the impact of neck pain on daily activities and functional limitations.
Measured: 8 weeks
Cervical Range of Motion (CROM)
Measurement Tool: CROM device. Purpose: Measure the range of motion in the cervical spine to detect restrictions due to UCS.
Measured: 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Jan 2025
- Study startMay 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion25 Jul 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion25 Oct 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Upper Cross SyndromeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (estimated)
- Target duration
- 8 Weeks
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Omnia Mohamed Said El-Sayed, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06801613
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- P.T.REC/012/005030
- Status last verified
- Jan 2025
- First submitted
- 25 Jan 2025
- Last updated
- 31 Jan 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 31 Jan 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Correlation Between Upper Cross Syndrome and Neck Proprioception
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06801613
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- P.T.REC/012/005030
- Conditions
- Upper Cross Syndrome
- Keywords
- proprioception, upper cross syndrome, neck
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- May 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 25 Jul 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 25 Oct 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 30 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Correlation Between Upper Cross Syndrome and Neck Proprioception
Hypothesis:
No statistically significant relationship exists between upper cross syndrome and neck proprioception.
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Participants:
Office workers (≥4h computer use/day) Age: 28-48 years Chronic nonspecific neck pain (>3 months) Forward head posture (FHP) <46° VAS score: 3-8 cm No cognitive impairments affecting participation
Exclusion Criteria:
Systemic, rheumatic, or neuromuscular diseases Neurological signs, spinal surgery, or recent physical therapy Missing ≥3 consecutive or 4 nonconsecutive sessions
Detailed description
Study Title:Correlation Between Upper Cross Syndrome and Neck Proprioception
Hypothesis:There will be no statistically significant relationship between upper cross syndrome and neck proprioception.
Methodology:
Study Design:Randomized controlled trial
Inclusion Criteria:
Office workers using a computer for at least 4 hours daily
Aged between 28 and 48 years
Neck pain (NP) between 3 and 8 cm on a visual analog scale (VAS) (0 = no pain, 10 = unbearable pain)
Chronic nonspecific neck pain lasting for more than 3 months
Forward head posture (FHP) less than 46°
Patients willing and able to participate in an exercise program safely without cognitive impairments that would limit participation
Exclusion Criteria:
Specific causes of NP (e.g., systemic, rheumatic, neuromuscular diseases)
Central or peripheral neurological signs
Cognitive impairment
History of spinal surgery
Physical therapy treatments in the last 6 months prior to baseline assessment
Participants missing at least three consecutive or four nonconsecutive sessions
Outcome Measures:
Spinal Curvature Assessment Using Spinal Mouse DeviceThe spinal mouse device is physically guided along the skin of the spine
Neck Pain MeasurementNP is evaluated using a 10-cm VAS, a widely used clinical tool for assessing pain treatment effectiveness.
Neck Disability Index (NDI)Disability is assessed using the NDI questionnaire.
Measurement of Cervical Range of Motion (CROM) Using a CROM
Assessment of Cervical Proprioception Using the CROM DeviceHead Reposition Accuracy Tests:
Neutral Head Position (NHP) Test: Measures the ability to actively reposition the head to the self-selected neutral position.
Target Head Position (THP) Test: Measures the ability to actively reposition the head to a previously demonstrated target position.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Target follow-up
- 8 Weeks
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| control group | – | Other: Intervention GroupParticipants with UCS who do not receive the intervention (e.g., may receive standard care, education, or no treatment). |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 28 to 48 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- The study population consists of adult office workers with specific characteristics related to their occupation, posture, and neck pain history. Below is a detailed breakdown: Demographic Characteristics Age Range: 28-48 years. Gender: Not specified, but likely includes both males and females. Occupation: Office workers using computers for at least 4 hours daily. Clinical Characteristics Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain (CNP): Pain lasting ≥3 months. Pain intensity between 3-8 cm on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Forward Head Posture (FHP): Measured angle of FHP is less than 46°. No Specific Diagnoses: Participants with neck pain due to systemic, rheumatic, or neuromuscular diseases are excluded.
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- office workers (using a computer at least 4 h),
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- specific causes of NP (e.g., systemic, rheumatic, neuromuscular diseases), central or peripheral neurological signs, cognitive impairment, spinal surgery, or physical therapy treatments in the last 6 months prior to the baseline assessment.
- Participants would be also excluded if they missed at least three consecutive or four nonconsecutive sessions (Fathollahnejad et al., 2019).
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention GroupGroup/Cohort Description: Participants with Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS) who undergo the prescribed exercise or treatment protocol. | Other | control group |
Primary outcome
Cervical Proprioception:
Time frame: 8 weeks
Measurement Tool: CROM device. Tests: Neutral Head Position (NHP): Assesses participants' ability to actively reposition their head to a self-selected neutral position. Target Head Position (THP): Assesses ability to reposition the head to a previously demonstrated target position.
4 secondary outcomes
Neck Pain
Time frame: 8 weeks
Balance
Time frame: 8 weeks
Neck Disability Index (NDI):
Time frame: 8 weeks
Cervical Range of Motion (CROM)
Time frame: 8 weeks
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 31 Jan 2025.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Upper Cross Syndrome, run by Cairo University.
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 5 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 31 Jan 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Elsayed (+20 100 219 5353, omniaomniamohamed259@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Cervical Proprioception: (time frame: 8 weeks). 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 31 Jan 2025.