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
Active Locations (1)
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Physiolab Physiotherapy Center
Antalya, Alanya, Turkey (Türkiye), 07460