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2025-12-24 @ 9:21 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2026-01-02 @ 9:54 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT05599204
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2023-02-16
First Post:
2022-10-19
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Effect Of Schroth Method On Balance In Upper Crossed Syndrome
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Organization:
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Total angle of the thoracic spine is 41-44 degree'}], 'secondaryOutcomes': [{'measure': 'craniovertebral angle', 'timeFrame': 'up to four weeks', 'description': 'craniovertebral angle will be measured by photogrammetric method'}, {'measure': 'pain intensity', 'timeFrame': 'up to four weeks', 'description': 'pain will be measured by visual analogue scale. It consists of a line of 10 cm with opposite edges; one edge has no pain and the other edge has the worst pain'}, {'measure': 'neck function', 'timeFrame': 'up to four weeks', 'description': 'neck function will be measured by Arabic neck disability index.. It consisting of 10 items with six choices. There is no disability for scores from 0 to 4; 5-14 is mild; 15-24 is moderate; 25-34 is severe, and finally more than 34 is a complete disability'}, {'measure': 'Respiratory pulmonary functions', 'timeFrame': 'up to four weeks', 'description': 'Respiratory pulmonary functions will be assessed by spirometry. assess breathing and respiratory ability by forced vital capacity test (FVC) and forced expiratory volume at one second test (FEV1)'}, {'measure': 'shoulder posture', 'timeFrame': 'up to four weeks', 'description': "The shoulder's rounded position will be measured by tap measurement. the patients will be in supine and the therapist measure the distance from their shoulder to the plinth using tape measurements."}]}, 'oversightModule': {'isFdaRegulatedDrug': False, 'isFdaRegulatedDevice': False}, 'conditionsModule': {'keywords': ['Schroth Method', 'upper cross syndrome', 'balance'], 'conditions': ['Postural; Defect']}, 'descriptionModule': {'briefSummary': 'The study will be conducted to investigate the effect of Schroth method on balance in patients with the upper cross syndrome', 'detailedDescription': 'Upper crossed syndrome (UCS) is the most common postural dysfunction in the musculature of the shoulder girdle /cervicothoracic region, which creates joint dysfunction, particularly at the atlanto-occipital joint, cervicothoracic joint C4-C5 segment, glenohumeral joint and T4-T5 segment.\n\nThe Schroth method helps patients to halt curve progression, reverse abnormal curves, reduce pain, increase vital capacity and improve posture and appearance The Schroth method consists of sensorimotor, postural, and breathing exercises aimed at recalibration of normal postural alignment, static and dynamic postural control and spinal stability.\n\nThere are no studies on Schroth method on the upper cross syndrome, so this study will be conducted to know the effective method of treatment for upper cross syndrome.. forty patients with the upper cross syndrome will be allocated randomly to two equal groups; one experimental group will receive Schroth method twice a week for four weeks and control group will receive postural correction exercise twice a week for four weeks.'}, 'eligibilityModule': {'sex': 'ALL', 'stdAges': ['CHILD', 'ADULT'], 'maximumAge': '22 Years', 'minimumAge': '17 Years', 'healthyVolunteers': False, 'eligibilityCriteria': 'Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* The patient\'s age ranged from 17 to 22 years\n* Body mass index between 20-25 kg/m2\n* The participants are diagnosed with upper cross syndrome\n* Patients with normal cognitive aspects willing and able to participate in a program safely\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* The participants have experienced any recent trauma (within 3 months of the initial consultation)\n* The participant\'s primary complaint is that of headaches or facial pain.\n* Participants have any sort of structural abnormality in upper and middle back e.g., Scoliosis, or had a positive Adams test.\n* Participants who are taking anti-inflammatory or muscle relaxant medication had to have a three-day "wash out" period before participating in the study'}, 'identificationModule': {'nctId': 'NCT05599204', 'acronym': 'UCS', 'briefTitle': 'Effect Of Schroth Method On Balance In Upper Crossed Syndrome', 'organization': {'class': 'OTHER', 'fullName': 'Cairo University'}, 'officialTitle': 'Effect Of Schroth Method On Balance In Upper Crossed Syndrome', 'orgStudyIdInfo': {'id': 'P.T.REC/012/003993'}}, 'armsInterventionsModule': {'armGroups': [{'type': 'EXPERIMENTAL', 'label': 'schroth exercise', 'description': 'the patients will receive Schroth exercise twice a week for four weeks', 'interventionNames': ['Other: schroth exercise', 'Other: postural correction exercise']}, {'type': 'ACTIVE_COMPARATOR', 'label': 'postural correction exercise', 'description': 'the patients will receive postural correction exercise twice a week for four weeks', 'interventionNames': ['Other: postural correction exercise']}], 'interventions': [{'name': 'schroth exercise', 'type': 'OTHER', 'description': 'the patients will receive the Schroth three-dimensional exercise. patient first assumes a posture in the cervico-cranial and shoulder girdle and the thoracic region is held in the correct posture. The patient inspires air into the concave side and during the exhalation phase isometric and isotonic muscle tensing occur. While the patient is breathing, the therapist should observe the posture and movement of the thoracic cage and diaphragm. Basic posture correction in sitting and walking and Sensorimotor training by the ball will be applied', 'armGroupLabels': ['schroth exercise']}, {'name': 'postural correction exercise', 'type': 'OTHER', 'description': "the patients will receive postural correction exercises, stretches, and exercises to the pectoralis major, elevator scapulae, upper trapezius, serratus anterior, rhomboids, and deep neck flexors. The stretches included sitting chair stretches, Brugger's, wall angels, and doorway stretches. The exercises included push up- plus, head-neck-retraction, and Kibler squeeze", 'armGroupLabels': ['postural correction exercise', 'schroth exercise']}]}, 'contactsLocationsModule': {'locations': [{'city': 'Giza', 'country': 'Egypt', 'facility': 'Faculty of physical therapy Cairo university', 'geoPoint': {'lat': 30.00944, 'lon': 31.20861}}]}, 'sponsorCollaboratorsModule': {'leadSponsor': {'name': 'Cairo University', 'class': 'OTHER'}, 'responsibleParty': {'type': 'PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR', 'investigatorTitle': 'principle investigator mariam omran grase', 'investigatorFullName': 'Mariam omran Grase', 'investigatorAffiliation': 'Cairo University'}}}}