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NCT Number: NCT06989021

Forward Head Posture and Hand Function in Dentists

This observational study investigates the correlation between forward head posture and hand grip strength, pinch grip strength, and wrist joint position sense among dentists aged 23-30 years. The aim is to understand the impact of poor head posture on upper limb function in dental professionals.

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Key information

Conditions

Forward Head Posture

Age range

23 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

The study evaluates the relationship between craniovertebral angle and upper limb strength and proprioception using hand dynamometers, pinch gauges, and goniometers. Forward head posture is assessed photometrically. A total of 82 participants will be recruited, all dentists, aged 23-30 years, with FHP confirmed by CVA <50°. Hand grip, pinch grip (tip, palmar, lateral), and wrist joint position sense (flexion/extension) will be assessed in the dominant hand only.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Male and female dentists

Aged 23-30

BMI 18.5-29.9 kg/m²

Dominant hand used for testing

Forward head posture (CVA < 50°)

Exclusion criteria

  • History of cervical trauma or surgery

Cervical radiculopathy or disc herniation

Upper limb neurological or orthopedic disorders

Dizziness, blurred vision, or neck/shoulder pain

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Hand Grip Strength

    Time frame: Single assessment at baseline

    To assess the strength of the dominant hand and examine its correlation with forward head posture (CVA < 50°).

Secondary outcomes

  1. Pinch Grip Strength

    Time frame: Single assessment at baseline

    To assess the pinch grip strength of the dominant hand and evaluate its correlation with forward head posture.

  2. Wrist Joint Position Sense

    Time frame: Single assessment at baseline

    To evaluate wrist joint proprioception and determine its association with forward head posture.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

MOAAZ RAGAB RIYAD, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

hadeer E mohamed, Bachelor's Degree

CONTACT

[email protected]

020 01001870722

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cairo University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

CORRELATION BETWEEN HAND, PINCH GRIP STRENGTH, WRIST JOINT POSITION SENSE AND FORWARD HEAD POSTURE AMONG DENTISTS

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
May 25, 2025
Registry last updated
May 25, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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