Status:

COMPLETED

Pilates Effects on Forward Head Posture: A Clinical Trial

Lead Sponsor:

Bahçeşehir University

Conditions:

Forward Head Posture

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-50 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate and compare the effects of 8-week Pilates exercises and cervical stabilization exercises on pain, posture, range of motion, quality of life, and body composition in indi...

Detailed Description

This study will be designed as an 8-week randomized controlled trial (RCT) to compare the effects of Pilates and cervical stabilization exercises (CSE) on forward head posture (FHP) in adult participa...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adults aged 18-50 years.
  • Craniovertebral angle (CVA) \< 54°
  • Sedentary lifestyle

Exclusion

  • History of spinal surgery (cervical/thoracic/lumbar) or neurological disorders.
  • Acute or severe cervical trauma (e.g., fractures, whiplash injuries).
  • Spinal deformities (e.g., scoliosis, kyphosis).
  • Recent physiotherapy/manual therapy (within the past 6 months).
  • Regular use of analgesics, muscle relaxants, or steroids.
  • Active participation in regular exercise

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 25 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 18 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

36 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06883721

Start Date

January 25 2023

End Date

May 18 2023

Last Update

March 19 2025

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Physiolab Physiotherapy Center

Antalya, Alanya, Turkey (Türkiye), 07460