Upper Cross SyndromeNCT07786415
Beyond Osteopathic Therapy: Functional Performance Following the Addition of Ujjayi Pranayama in College Students With Upper Cross Syndrome
A study testing The experimental group will perform ujjayi pranayama and osteopathic manipulative tratment in people with Upper Cross Syndrome and Spinal Alignment, run by Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
This study aims to explore the relationship between spinal alignment and functional performance in individuals with upper cross syndrome following a combined breathing and manual therapy program. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 29 years, men only
- Conditions the study is for
- Upper Cross Syndrome, Spinal Alignment, Functional Performance
- What is being tested?
- The experimental group will perform ujjayi pranayama and osteopathic manipulative tratment
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 25 Aug 2026to 25 Oct 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 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. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Egypt1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Mohamed Saied Zidan
Cairo, 11571
Mohamed S Zidan, 01141387006, drmohzidan2015@gmail.com
About this study
This study aims to explore the relationship between spinal alignment and functional performance in individuals with upper cross syndrome following a combined breathing and manual therapy program. It is designed as a secondary analysis of data obtained from a previously conducted randomized controlled trial, with the addition of objective spinal measurements using the Spinal Mouse device. Functional performance will be assessed using standardized tests such as the 6-minute walk test and the timed up and go test. Statistical analysis will include correlation and regression models to determine whether spinal alignment parameters can predict functional outcomes. The findings are expected to provide insight into the biomechanical role of posture in functional recovery among individuals with upper cross syndrome.
- Being tested
- The experimental group will perform ujjayi pranayama and osteopathic manipulative tratment, control group will perform osteopathic manipulative treatment only
- Keywords
- upper cross syndrome, Spinal alignment, Functional performance
- 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.
The experimental group will perform ujjayi pranayama and osteopathic manipulative tratmentOther
The experimental group will perform ujjayi pranayama and osteopathic manipulative treatment for 45 min sessions, 5 times a week for 8 weeks
control group will perform osteopathic manipulative treatment onlyOther
control group will perform osteopathic manipulative treatment only for 45 min sessions, 5 times a week for 8 weeks
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: The experimental group will perform ujjayi pranayama and osteopathic manipulative tratment |
| Control group | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Other: control group will perform osteopathic manipulative treatment only |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Spinal Alignment: Thoracic kyphosis
Kyphosis is the forward curvature of the thoracic spine.It will be measured by The Spinal Mouse ( a hand-held, computer-assisted medical device used to measure spinal curvature, posture, and segmental mobility without radiation )
Measured: Pre and post 8 weeks
Spinal Alignment: Lumbar lordosis
inward curvature of the spine when this curve becomes excessive or diminished, it can lead to discomfort and postural issues.It will be measured by The Spinal Mouse ( a hand-held, computer-assisted medical device used to measure spinal curvature, posture, and segmental mobility without radiation )
Measured: Pre and post 8 weeks
Secondary outcomes (2)
Functional Performance: 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT)
a clinical exercise test that measures the total distance an individual can walk on a flat, hard surface over a period of 6 minutes
Measured: Pre and post 8 weeks
Functional Performance: Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)
measures functional mobility and fall risk. It records the seconds it takes a person to stand up from a standard armchair, walk 3 meters (10 feet), turn around, walk back, and sit down again
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 posted26 Aug 2026
- Study start25 Aug 2026
- Primary completion25 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion25 Oct 2026 (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.
- 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
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
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
- NCT07786415
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRB#17/5/2025-2026
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 19 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 16 Oct 2026
- 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 16 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Beyond Osteopathic Therapy: Functional Performance Following the Addition of Ujjayi Pranayama in College Students With Upper Cross Syndrome
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07786415
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IRB#17/5/2025-2026
- Keywords
- upper cross syndrome, Spinal alignment, Functional performance
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Al-Zaytoonah University of JordanUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 25 Aug 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 25 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 25 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 26 Aug 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.
This study aims to explore the relationship between spinal alignment and functional performance in individuals with upper cross syndrome following a combined breathing and manual therapy program. It is designed as a secondary analysis of data obtained from a previously conducted randomized controlled trial, with the addition of objective spinal measurements using the Spinal Mouse device. Functional performance will be assessed using standardized tests such as the 6-minute walk test and the timed up and go test. Statistical analysis will include correlation and regression models to determine whether spinal alignment parameters can predict functional outcomes. The findings are expected to provide insight into the biomechanical role of posture in functional recovery among individuals with upper cross syndrome.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, care provider)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental group | Experimental | Other: The experimental group will perform ujjayi pranayama and osteopathic manipulative tratment |
| Control group | Active comparator | Other: control group will perform osteopathic manipulative treatment only |
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 .
- 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 ).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| The experimental group will perform ujjayi pranayama and osteopathic manipulative tratmentThe experimental group will perform ujjayi pranayama and osteopathic manipulative treatment for 45 min sessions, 5 times a week for 8 weeks | Other | Experimental group |
| control group will perform osteopathic manipulative treatment onlycontrol group will perform osteopathic manipulative treatment only for 45 min sessions, 5 times a week for 8 weeks | Other | Control group |
Primary outcome
Spinal Alignment: Thoracic kyphosis
Time frame: Pre and post 8 weeks
Kyphosis is the forward curvature of the thoracic spine.It will be measured by The Spinal Mouse ( a hand-held, computer-assisted medical device used to measure spinal curvature, posture, and segmental mobility without radiation )
Spinal Alignment: Lumbar lordosis
Time frame: Pre and post 8 weeks
inward curvature of the spine when this curve becomes excessive or diminished, it can lead to discomfort and postural issues.It will be measured by The Spinal Mouse ( a hand-held, computer-assisted medical device used to measure spinal curvature, posture, and segmental mobility without radiation )
2 secondary outcomes
Functional Performance: 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT)
Time frame: Pre and post 8 weeks
Functional Performance: Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)
Time frame: Pre and post 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 16 Oct 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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing The experimental group will perform ujjayi pranayama and osteopathic manipulative tratment in people with Upper Cross Syndrome and Spinal Alignment, 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Oct 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?
Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Spinal Alignment: Thoracic kyphosis (time frame: Pre and post 8 weeks). The study lists 2 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 16 Oct 2026.