PostureExerciseNCT07477847
The Effects of a Customized Exercise Program on Pain, Kyphosis Angle, and Quality of Life
A study testing Exercise in people with Posture, run by Istanbul Rumeli University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of a customized corrective exercise program on back pain, kyphosis degree, and quality of life in healthy adults. Our hypothesis is that healthy adults participating in a customized exercise program will show a reduction in back pain, a decrease in thoracic kyphosis… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 45 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Posture
- What is being tested?
- Exercise
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Mar 2026to 5 Apr 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 18 to 45 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- aged 18-45 years
- diagnosed with nonspesific back pain
- had not engaged in regular exercise for the past 6 months.
- Volunteered to participate
Who cannot join
- Individuals with orthopedic problems such as scoliosis or spondylolisthesis, those with acute infections or oncological, neurological, and rheumatological problems, and those already participating in a regular exercise program were excluded.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: The Effects of a Customized Exercise Program on Pain, Kyphosis Angle, and Quality of Life in Healthy Adults
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of a customized corrective exercise program on back pain, kyphosis degree, and quality of life in healthy adults. Our hypothesis is that healthy adults participating in a customized exercise program will show a reduction in back pain, a decrease in thoracic kyphosis angle, and an improvement in quality of life in the post-intervention period compared to the control group. The program will continue twice a week for four weeks.
- Conditions
- Posture
- Being tested
- Exercise
- Keywords
- kyphosis, exercise, pain, quality of life.
- Medical subject headings
- Kyphosis, Motor Activity, Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ExerciseOther
posture exercises twice a week for four weeks
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
kyphosis index
The terapist recorded the measurement between c7-T12 with flexiruler
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
Pain assessment
Mc Gill pain Assesment
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
scapular Protraction
The inferior angle of the scapula was identified by palpation and marked. The horizontal distance between the marked inferior angles of the scapulae was measured using a flexible measuring tape and recorded in centimeters (cm).
Measured: from enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
Cervical posture
Anterior neck tilt is recorded.
Measured: 0 and 4th week
Secondary outcomes (2)
Quality of life
Sf 36 quality of life survey is recorded.
Measured: from enrollmnent to the end of treatment
Trunk flexibility measurements
Trunk rotation, lateral flexion, and extension measurements are recorded.
Measured: from enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Mar 2026
- Study start1 Mar 2026
- Primary completion5 Mar 2026
- Study completion5 Apr 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for PostureStudies 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
- Sequential
- Model description
- the exercise program
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Rumeli University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ozden Baskan, Istanbul Rumeli University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07477847
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E-53938333-050-47466
- Acronym
- Exercise
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 12 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 17 Mar 2026
- 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 17 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effects of a Customized Exercise Program on Pain, Kyphosis Angle, and Quality of Life in Healthy Adults
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07477847
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Exercise / E-53938333-050-47466
- Conditions
- Posture
- Keywords
- kyphosis, exercise, pain, quality of life.
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Enrolling by invitation
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Rumeli UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 5 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 5 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 17 Mar 2026 (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 aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of a customized corrective exercise program on back pain, kyphosis degree, and quality of life in healthy adults. Our hypothesis is that healthy adults participating in a customized exercise program will show a reduction in back pain, a decrease in thoracic kyphosis angle, and an improvement in quality of life in the post-intervention period compared to the control group. The program will continue twice a week for four weeks.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Sequential
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Model description
- the exercise program
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- aged 18-45 years
- diagnosed with nonspesific back pain
- had not engaged in regular exercise for the past 6 months.
- Volunteered to participate
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Individuals with orthopedic problems such as scoliosis or spondylolisthesis, those with acute infections or oncological, neurological, and rheumatological problems, and those already participating in a regular exercise program were excluded.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Exerciseposture exercises twice a week for four weeks | Other | – |
Primary outcome
kyphosis index
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
The terapist recorded the measurement between c7-T12 with flexiruler
Pain assessment
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
Mc Gill pain Assesment
scapular Protraction
Time frame: from enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
The inferior angle of the scapula was identified by palpation and marked. The horizontal distance between the marked inferior angles of the scapulae was measured using a flexible measuring tape and recorded in centimeters (cm).
Cervical posture
Time frame: 0 and 4th week
Anterior neck tilt is recorded.
2 secondary outcomes
Quality of life
Time frame: from enrollmnent to the end of treatment
Trunk flexibility measurements
Time frame: from enrollment to the end of treatment at 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 17 Mar 2026.
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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.
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 Exercise in people with Posture, run by Istanbul Rumeli 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 4 inclusion and 1 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: enrolling by invitation, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Mar 2026. 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?
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?
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?
kyphosis index (time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks). The study lists 4 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 17 Mar 2026.