Postural; DefectNCT06927167
Effect of Exercises on Forward Head Posture
A study testing Chin Tuck Exercise and Seated cervical extension exercises in people with Postural; Defect, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
The Study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of chin tuck exercises in improving forward head posture. To assess the impact of cervical extension exercises on forward head posture. To determine which exercise protocol provides superior results for FHP Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 30 to 45 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Postural; Defect
- What is being tested?
- Chin Tuck Exercise and Seated cervical extension exercises
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 56 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 15 Aug 2025to 12 Mar 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 30 to 45 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Participants falling in this category would be recruited into the study.
- Adults aged 30-45 years with diagnosed forward head posture.
- Chronic nonspecific neck pain for at least 3 months.
- FHP diagnosed via craniovertebral angle measurement.
Who cannot join
- Participants fall in this category would be excluded of the study.
- History of cervical spine surgery or trauma.
- Severe cervical instability or neurological deficits.
- Systemic diseases affecting posture.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Pakistan1 site
Riphah international University malakand campus
Malakand, KPK, 23060
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Chin Tuck Exercises and Cervical Extension Exercises on Forward Head Posture
The Study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of chin tuck exercises in improving forward head posture.
To assess the impact of cervical extension exercises on forward head posture. To determine which exercise protocol provides superior results for FHP
Read the detailed description
The study focus on understanding Forward head posture (FHP). Forward head posture (FHP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by a shift of the head forward in relation to the vertical axis of the body. This condition increases the load on the cervical spine, causing discomfort, pain and impaired musculoskeletal function. The incidence of FHP has increased significantly due to sedentary lifestyles and prolonged use of electronic devices, making it a pressing problem for healthcare providers.
- Conditions
- Postural; Defect
- Being tested
- Chin Tuck Exercise, Seated cervical extension exercises
- Keywords
- Forward Head Posture, chin tuck exercises.
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Chin Tuck ExerciseOther
Chin Tuck Exercises and Cervical Extension Exercises on Forward Head Posture
Seated cervical extension exercisesOther
Perform seated cervical extension exercises focusing on activating posterior neck muscles
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Chin tuck exercises | Experimental | Participants will perform supervised chin tuck exercises targeting deep cervical flexors Receives: Other: Chin Tuck Exercise |
| Seated cervical extension exercises | Experimental | Perform seated cervical extension exercises focusing on activating posterior neck muscles Receives: Other: Seated cervical extension exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Craniovertebral angle measurement
The craniovertebral angle (CVA) is a measurement of the angle between the neck and the head. It's used to assess head posture and forward head posture (FHP)
Measured: 4 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for pain.
A Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is a pain assessment tool where patients rate their pain intensity on a scale from 0 to 10, with "0" representing "no pain" and "10" representing "the worst pain imaginable
Measured: 4 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Apr 2025
- Study start15 Aug 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion12 Mar 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion12 Mar 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Postural; DefectStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 56 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Ataur Rahman, MS-PT, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06927167
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC-01008 Muhammad Haris
- Status last verified
- Jul 2025
- First submitted
- 7 Apr 2025
- Last updated
- 15 Jul 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Jul 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Chin Tuck Exercises and Cervical Extension Exercises on Forward Head Posture
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06927167
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC-01008 Muhammad Haris
- Conditions
- Postural; Defect
- Keywords
- Forward Head Posture, chin tuck exercises.
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 56 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Aug 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 12 Mar 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 12 Mar 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 15 Apr 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.
The Study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of chin tuck exercises in improving forward head posture.
To assess the impact of cervical extension exercises on forward head posture. To determine which exercise protocol provides superior results for FHP
Detailed description
The study focus on understanding Forward head posture (FHP). Forward head posture (FHP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by a shift of the head forward in relation to the vertical axis of the body. This condition increases the load on the cervical spine, causing discomfort, pain and impaired musculoskeletal function. The incidence of FHP has increased significantly due to sedentary lifestyles and prolonged use of electronic devices, making it a pressing problem for healthcare providers.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Chin tuck exercises | Experimental | Other: Chin Tuck ExerciseParticipants will perform supervised chin tuck exercises targeting deep cervical flexors |
| Seated cervical extension exercises | Experimental | Other: Seated cervical extension exercisesPerform seated cervical extension exercises focusing on activating posterior neck muscles |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 30 to 45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Participants falling in this category would be recruited into the study.
- Adults aged 30-45 years with diagnosed forward head posture.
- Chronic nonspecific neck pain for at least 3 months.
- FHP diagnosed via craniovertebral angle measurement.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Participants fall in this category would be excluded of the study.
- History of cervical spine surgery or trauma.
- Severe cervical instability or neurological deficits.
- Systemic diseases affecting posture.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chin Tuck ExerciseChin Tuck Exercises and Cervical Extension Exercises on Forward Head Posture | Other | Chin tuck exercises |
| Seated cervical extension exercisesPerform seated cervical extension exercises focusing on activating posterior neck muscles | Other | Seated cervical extension exercises |
Primary outcome
Craniovertebral angle measurement
Time frame: 4 weeks
The craniovertebral angle (CVA) is a measurement of the angle between the neck and the head. It's used to assess head posture and forward head posture (FHP)
1 secondary outcome
Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for pain.
Time frame: 4 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 15 Jul 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Ataur Rahman, MS-PT principal investigator
Riphah International University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Chin Tuck Exercise and Seated cervical extension exercises in people with Postural; Defect, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 4 inclusion and 4 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 15 Jul 2025. 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 Pakistan. 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?
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 Ataur Rahman, MS-PT (03038371112, ataur.rahman@riphah.edu.pk), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Craniovertebral angle measurement (time frame: 4 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 15 Jul 2025.