Tension-Type HeadacheNCT07726303
Forward Head Posture Differences in Tension Headaches
An observational study of Tension-Type Headache, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
it evaluates forward head posture (craniovertebral angle), resting scapular alignment (upward rotation, anterior tilt, protraction, depression), and dynamic scapular kinematics (upward rotation, anterior-posterior tilt) between tension-type headache and controls. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 40 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Tension-Type Headache
- What is being tested?
- forward head posture , resting scapular alignment and dynamic scapular kinematics
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 16 Jan 2025to 30 Jul 2026
- 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 20 to 40 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: Participants will be recruited using a non-probability convenience sampling method at the outpatient clinic, faculty of physical therapy, Sinai University, Egypt. Cases are consisting of individuals diagnosed with tension-type headache. Controls are healthy individuals without a history of tension-type headache. Eligible participants who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria and provide informed consent will be enrolled during the study period.
Who may be able to join
- Patients will be included if they meet the diagnostic criteria of the International Headache Society for Tension-Type Headache
- Score of 8 in screening questionnaire of TTH
- Patients' age ranges from 20 to 40 years
- BMI will range from 18.5- 29.9 kg/m2
- Chronic and frequent episodic Tension-Type Headache as duration of patient's symptoms is more than three months
- Inclusion Criteria for the control group Asymptomatic tension-type headaches will be included if they are matched in age, gender, and BMI
Who cannot join
- Abnormal neurological symptoms (cervical radiculopathy-motor manifestation)
- Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency
- Systemic diseases e.g., Multiple sclerosis
- Diabetes and hypertension
- History of head trauma
- History of epileptic fits
- History of previous head or neck surgery
- History of Shoulder
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Scapular Kinematics and Forward Head Posture Differences in Tension Headaches
it evaluates forward head posture (craniovertebral angle), resting scapular alignment (upward rotation, anterior tilt, protraction, depression), and dynamic scapular kinematics (upward rotation, anterior-posterior tilt) between tension-type headache and controls.
Read the detailed description
This study was conducted at the outpatient clinic, faculty of physical therapy, Sinai University, it evaluates forward head posture (craniovertebral angle), resting scapular alignment (upward rotation, anterior tilt, protraction, depression), and dynamic scapular kinematics (upward rotation, anterior-posterior tilt) between tension-type headache and controls.
- Conditions
- Tension-Type Headache
- Being tested
- forward head posture , resting scapular alignment and dynamic scapular kinematics
- Medical subject headings
- Tension-Type Headache
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
forward head posture , resting scapular alignment and dynamic scapular kinematicsDiagnostic test
forward head posture using the Smartphone application AI Posture Evaluation and Correction System (APECS), resting scapular alignment using a modified digital inclinometer and dynamic scapular kinematics using The digital inclinometer
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Tension-type headache (TTH) group | evaluates forward head posture (craniovertebral angle), resting scapular alignment (upward rotation, anterior tilt, protraction, depression), and dynamic scapular kinematics (upward rotation, anterior-posterior tilt) in tension-type headache subjects Receives: Diagnostic Test: forward head posture , resting scapular alignment and dynamic scapular kinematics | |
| control group | evaluates forward head posture (craniovertebral angle), resting scapular alignment (upward rotation, anterior tilt, protraction, depression), and dynamic scapular kinematics (upward rotation, anterior-posterior tilt) in asymptomatic subjects. Receives: Diagnostic Test: forward head posture , resting scapular alignment and dynamic scapular kinematics |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
forward head posture (craniovertebral angle)
forward head posture (craniovertebral angle) Using the Smartphone application AI Posture Evaluation and Correction System (APECS), CVA will be measured. Patients or subjects will stand on the right lateral view, while an adjustable tripod will hold the mobile phone (iPhone 11) camera at shoulder height, positioned 1.5 meters from the patient for standardization.
craniovertebral angle (CVA) is measured in degrees (°).
Measured: at baseline
resting scapular alignment
resting scapular alignment (upward rotation, anterior tilt, protraction, depression) is assessed using a modified digital inclinometer and recorded in degrees (°). The subject's resting scapular alignment of protraction, upward rotation, anterior tilt, and depression in a standing posture. Markers will be positioned on the inferior angle of the scapula, the posterolateral side of the acromion, and the scapular spine's root before scapular position measurements
Measured: at baseline
Dynamic scapular kinematics
Dynamic scapular kinematics is assessed using digital inclinometer and recorded in degrees (°). The subject's scapular position will be measured during upward rotation, anterior tilt, and posterior tilt in a standing posture. Before the test, the landmarks will be determined before the measurement (scapula inferior angle, posterior lateral of the acromion, and scapula spine) and markers will be attached
Measured: at baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Jul 2026
- Study start16 Jan 2025
- Primary completion25 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Jul 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Tension-Type HeadacheStudies 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
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Other
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Amira saad mohamed, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07726303
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- P.T.REC/012/006297
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 20 Jul 2026
- Last updated
- 24 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Scapular Kinematics and Forward Head Posture Differences in Tension Headaches
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07726303
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- P.T.REC/012/006297
- Conditions
- Tension-Type Headache
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 16 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 25 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 24 Jul 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.
it evaluates forward head posture (craniovertebral angle), resting scapular alignment (upward rotation, anterior tilt, protraction, depression), and dynamic scapular kinematics (upward rotation, anterior-posterior tilt) between tension-type headache and controls.
Detailed description
This study was conducted at the outpatient clinic, faculty of physical therapy, Sinai University, it evaluates forward head posture (craniovertebral angle), resting scapular alignment (upward rotation, anterior tilt, protraction, depression), and dynamic scapular kinematics (upward rotation, anterior-posterior tilt) between tension-type headache and controls.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Other
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Tension-type headache (TTH) group | – | Diagnostic Test: forward head posture , resting scapular alignment and dynamic scapular kinematicsevaluates forward head posture (craniovertebral angle), resting scapular alignment (upward rotation, anterior tilt, protraction, depression), and dynamic scapular kinematics (upward rotation, anterior-posterior tilt) in tension-type headache subjects |
| control group | – | Diagnostic Test: forward head posture , resting scapular alignment and dynamic scapular kinematicsevaluates forward head posture (craniovertebral angle), resting scapular alignment (upward rotation, anterior tilt, protraction, depression), and dynamic scapular kinematics (upward rotation, anterior-posterior tilt) in asymptomatic subjects. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 40 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Participants will be recruited using a non-probability convenience sampling method at the outpatient clinic, faculty of physical therapy, Sinai University, Egypt. Cases are consisting of individuals diagnosed with tension-type headache. Controls are healthy individuals without a history of tension-type headache. Eligible participants who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria and provide informed consent will be enrolled during the study period.
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Inclusion Criteria for the control group Asymptomatic tension-type headaches will be included if they are matched in age, gender, and BMI
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Abnormal neurological symptoms (cervical radiculopathy-motor manifestation)
- Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency
- Systemic diseases e.g., Multiple sclerosis
- Diabetes and hypertension
- History of head trauma
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 |
|---|---|---|
| forward head posture , resting scapular alignment and dynamic scapular kinematicsforward head posture using the Smartphone application AI Posture Evaluation and Correction System (APECS), resting scapular alignment using a modified digital inclinometer and dynamic scapular kinematics using The digital inclinometer | Diagnostic test | Tension-type headache (TTH) group, control group |
Primary outcome
forward head posture (craniovertebral angle)
Time frame: at baseline
forward head posture (craniovertebral angle) Using the Smartphone application AI Posture Evaluation and Correction System (APECS), CVA will be measured. Patients or subjects will stand on the right lateral view, while an adjustable tripod will hold the mobile phone (iPhone 11) camera at shoulder height, positioned 1.5 meters from the patient for standardization. craniovertebral angle (CVA) is measured in degrees (°).
resting scapular alignment
Time frame: at baseline
resting scapular alignment (upward rotation, anterior tilt, protraction, depression) is assessed using a modified digital inclinometer and recorded in degrees (°). The subject's resting scapular alignment of protraction, upward rotation, anterior tilt, and depression in a standing posture. Markers will be positioned on the inferior angle of the scapula, the posterolateral side of the acromion, and the scapular spine's root before scapular position measurements
Dynamic scapular kinematics
Time frame: at baseline
Dynamic scapular kinematics is assessed using digital inclinometer and recorded in degrees (°). The subject's scapular position will be measured during upward rotation, anterior tilt, and posterior tilt in a standing posture. Before the test, the landmarks will be determined before the measurement (scapula inferior angle, posterior lateral of the acromion, and scapula spine) and markers will be attached
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 24 Jul 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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Tension-Type Headache, run by Cairo University 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 6 inclusion and 8 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Jul 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 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. 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?
forward head posture (craniovertebral angle) (time frame: at baseline). The study lists 3 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 24 Jul 2026.