Osteopathic ManipulationNCT07052552
Adding Ujjayi Pranayama to Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment on Pulmonary Functions and Functional Capacity in College Students With Upper Cross Syndrome
A study testing osteopathic manipulative tratment only and ujjayi pranayama and osteopathic manipulative treatment in people with Osteopathic Manipulation and Ujjayi Pranayama, run by Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
With the advent of the Internet, mobile phones and other electronic devices have become an integral component in everyone's lives, especially students, whether it is to attend classes, make purchases, conduct transactions, or have social interactions . Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 29 years, men only
- Conditions the study is for
- Osteopathic Manipulation, Ujjayi Pranayama, Upper Cross Syndrome
- What is being tested?
- osteopathic manipulative tratment only and ujjayi pranayama and osteopathic manipulative treatment
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 Aug 2025to 1 Oct 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 20 to 29 years
- Men only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Full time college students of age 20-29 years.
- Subjects who have upper cross syndrome according to REEDCO posture assessment.
- Subjects who not receiving medical treatment for respiratory diseases .
- Subjects who have clean family medical history
Who cannot join
- Subjects who engaged in additional exercise in two weeks, which was likely to affect the results of the research .
- Individuals with a history of spine, shoulder fractures, surgery, or other disease.
- Individuals with severe cardia-cerebrovascular disease.
- Individuals who will have difficulty to follow-up testing).
- Neurologic and psychiatric disorders (who can not understand the research project ).
- Individuals with congenital deformities
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
With the advent of the Internet, mobile phones and other electronic devices have become an integral component in everyone's lives, especially students, whether it is to attend classes, make purchases, conduct transactions, or have social interactions . The continuous use of these electronic devices can easily result in abnormal postures . Upper crossed syndrome (UCS) is one of the most frequently cited complications with modern technological life, which is characterized by weakened middle and lower trapezius, scalenes, deep cervical flexors and serratus anterior at the same time as the rhomboids, as well as tightness in the upper trapezius, pectoralis minor and major and levator scapulae muscles . It mainly leads to muscle imbalances, which eventually manifest in both tonic and phasic muscles
- Being tested
- osteopathic manipulative tratment only, ujjayi pranayama and osteopathic manipulative treatment
- Keywords
- Ujjayi pranayama, Osteopathic Manipulation, Upper cross syndrome
- 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.
osteopathic manipulative tratment onlyOther
focuses on restoring proper muscle balance and joint mechanics through techniques that address the shortened, tight muscles and the lengthened, weak muscles characteristic of the syndrome
ujjayi pranayama and osteopathic manipulative treatmentOther
Ujjayi pranayama, often called "ocean breath," can be a helpful practice for individuals with Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS) by promoting relaxation and improving breath control. While not a direct cure, it can alleviate some symptoms and improve overall posture and body awareness.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment focuses on restoring proper muscle balance and joint mechanics through techniques that address the shortened, tight muscles and the lengthened, weak muscles characteristic of the syndrome
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Control group | Sham comparator | control group will perform osteopathic manipulative tratment only Receives: Other: osteopathic manipulative tratment only |
| Experimental group | Experimental | experimental group will perform ujjayi pranayama and osteopathic manipulative treatment Receives: Other: ujjayi pranayama and osteopathic manipulative treatment |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
FVC ( liters )
Forced vital capacity (FVC) is the total amount of air exhaled during the FEV test. Forced expiratory volume and forced vital capacity are lung function tests , using portable spirometer ( SP 80B , China )
Measured: Pre and post 8 weeks
FEV1 ( liters )
Forced expiratory volume in 1 second that can reflect pulmonary function , using portable spirometer ( SP 80B,China)
Measured: Pre and post 8 weeks
FEV1/FVC ( % )
The ratio of the forced expiratory volume in the first one second to the forced vital capacity of the lungs. That can reflect pulmonary function , using portable spirometer ( SP 80B,China)
Measured: pre and post 8 weeks
PEF ( liters / minute )
Peak expiratory flow (PEF), a key indicator of lung function,using portable spirometer ( SP 80B,China)
Measured: pre and post 8 weeks
Expiratory reserve volume ( ERV ) ( Liters )
is the maximum amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled after a normal, tidal exhalation
Measured: pre and post 8 weeks
maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV) ( liters/minute )
is a pulmonary function test that measures the maximum amount of air a person can breathe in and out of their lungs in one minute
Measured: Pre and post 8 weeks
The inspiratory reserve volume (IRV) ( Liters )
It represents the maximum amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal inhalation
Measured: Pre and post 8 weeks
Secondary outcomes (3)
6MWDT ( meters )
focus on endurance and distance covered during a timed walk, rather than assessing the specific muscle imbalances and postural deviations characteristic of Upper Cross Syndrome
Measured: Pre and post 8 weeks
Timed up and go test ( seconds )
A simple, quick, and widely used clinical performance-based measure of functional mobility and fall risk. It assesses how long it takes for a person to rise from a chair, walk three meters, turn, walk back, and sit down again.
Measured: Pre and post 8 weeks
Berg Balance Scale (BBS) to test dynamic balance
A widely used assessment tool in physical therapy to evaluate a patient's functional balance and fall risk. It consists of 14 tasks, scored on a 5-point scale from 0 to 4, with a total possible score of 56. A lower score indicates a higher risk of falling.
Measured: Pre and post 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Jul 2025
- Study start1 Aug 2025
- Primary completion30 Sep 2025
- Study completion1 Oct 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Osteopathic ManipulationStudies 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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Care provider
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mohamed Saied Zidan, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07052552
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRB # 2/6/2024-2025
- Status last verified
- Nov 2025
- First submitted
- 26 Jun 2025
- Last updated
- 19 Nov 2025
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Nov 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Adding Ujjayi Pranayama to Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment on Pulmonary Functions and Functional Capacity in College Students With Upper Cross Syndrome
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07052552
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IRB # 2/6/2024-2025
- Keywords
- Ujjayi pranayama, Osteopathic Manipulation, Upper cross syndrome
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Al-Zaytoonah University of JordanUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Oct 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 4 Jul 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.
With the advent of the Internet, mobile phones and other electronic devices have become an integral component in everyone's lives, especially students, whether it is to attend classes, make purchases, conduct transactions, or have social interactions . The continuous use of these electronic devices can easily result in abnormal postures . Upper crossed syndrome (UCS) is one of the most frequently cited complications with modern technological life, which is characterized by weakened middle and lower trapezius, scalenes, deep cervical flexors and serratus anterior at the same time as the rhomboids, as well as tightness in the upper trapezius, pectoralis minor and major and levator scapulae muscles . It mainly leads to muscle imbalances, which eventually manifest in both tonic and phasic muscles
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (care provider)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Control group | Sham comparator | Other: osteopathic manipulative tratment onlycontrol group will perform osteopathic manipulative tratment only |
| Experimental group | Experimental | Other: ujjayi pranayama and osteopathic manipulative treatmentexperimental group will perform ujjayi pranayama and osteopathic manipulative treatment |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 29 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Full time college students of age 20-29 years.
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Subjects who engaged in additional exercise in two weeks, which was likely to affect the results of the research .
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 |
|---|---|---|
| osteopathic manipulative tratment onlyfocuses on restoring proper muscle balance and joint mechanics through techniques that address the shortened, tight muscles and the lengthened, weak muscles characteristic of the syndrome | Other | Control group |
| ujjayi pranayama and osteopathic manipulative treatmentUjjayi pranayama, often called "ocean breath," can be a helpful practice for individuals with Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS) by promoting relaxation and improving breath control. While not a direct cure, it can alleviate some symptoms and improve overall posture and body awareness. Osteopathic manipulative treatment focuses on restoring proper muscle balance and joint mechanics through techniques that address the shortened, tight muscles and the lengthened, weak muscles characteristic of the syndrome | Other | Experimental group |
Primary outcome
FVC ( liters )
Time frame: Pre and post 8 weeks
Forced vital capacity (FVC) is the total amount of air exhaled during the FEV test. Forced expiratory volume and forced vital capacity are lung function tests , using portable spirometer ( SP 80B , China )
FEV1 ( liters )
Time frame: Pre and post 8 weeks
Forced expiratory volume in 1 second that can reflect pulmonary function , using portable spirometer ( SP 80B,China)
FEV1/FVC ( % )
Time frame: pre and post 8 weeks
The ratio of the forced expiratory volume in the first one second to the forced vital capacity of the lungs. That can reflect pulmonary function , using portable spirometer ( SP 80B,China)
PEF ( liters / minute )
Time frame: pre and post 8 weeks
Peak expiratory flow (PEF), a key indicator of lung function,using portable spirometer ( SP 80B,China)
Expiratory reserve volume ( ERV ) ( Liters )
Time frame: pre and post 8 weeks
is the maximum amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled after a normal, tidal exhalation
maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV) ( liters/minute )
Time frame: Pre and post 8 weeks
is a pulmonary function test that measures the maximum amount of air a person can breathe in and out of their lungs in one minute
The inspiratory reserve volume (IRV) ( Liters )
Time frame: Pre and post 8 weeks
It represents the maximum amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal inhalation
3 secondary outcomes
6MWDT ( meters )
Time frame: Pre and post 8 weeks
Timed up and go test ( seconds )
Time frame: Pre and post 8 weeks
Berg Balance Scale (BBS) to test dynamic balance
Time frame: Pre and post 8 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Nov 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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing osteopathic manipulative tratment only and ujjayi pranayama and osteopathic manipulative treatment in people with Osteopathic Manipulation and Ujjayi Pranayama, run by Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan at 1 site in Egypt.
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 6 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 19 Nov 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 Egypt. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?
FVC ( liters ) (time frame: Pre and post 8 weeks). The study lists 7 primary outcomes in all. 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 19 Nov 2025; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 1 Nov 2026.