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NCT Number: NCT06719765

The Correlation Between Forward Head Posture; Neck Pain, Neck Functional Ability and Deep Neck Core Strength in Jordan

Is forward head posture correlated with neck pain, neck functional ability and deep neck core strength in Jordanian university students having chronic nonspecific pain.

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Key information

Conditions

Forward Head Posture Neck Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 hour–25 hour

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

AL-Zaytoonah University

Amman, Jordan

About this study

The study is an observational cross sectional study considering the effects of one of the most common spinal deformities such as forward head posture on the quality of life regarding Jordanian university students. University students are among the most common populations having these kinds of deformities because of using smart devices and studying for along periods of time in a faulty posture. 60 students "both male and females" having forward head posture with neck pain will be included in the study and different outcome measure as pain , functional ability and deep neck core strength will be measured to define the impact of this faulty posture on them. Pain measurement will be through using numeric rating scale for pain.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • The craniovertebral angle is less than 50 degrees .
  • Age ranges from 18 to 25 years old
  • Forward head is associated with neck pain.
  • Studying hours more than 4 hours continuously per day

Exclusion criteria

  • Previous surgery regarding the spine or shoulders.
  • Vertebral fractures regarding the cervical spine or the skull.
  • Positive neurological signs or evidence of spinal compression.
  • headaches prior to the onset of neck pain and without cervical origin.
  • Inner ear or vestibular Problems.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Neck pain

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    Pain measurement will be through using numeric rating scale for pain which ranged from 0 means the least pain and 10 means the worst pain

  2. Neck functional

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    Neck functional ability will be measured by neck disability index minimum score equal 10 (functional dependent) and maximum score equal 50 (functional independent)

  3. Neck Core stability

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    Neck Core stability will be measured by pressure biofeedback unit

  4. Craniovertebral angle

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    Craniovertebral angle will be measured by digital photography method

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

October 6 University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Correlation Between Forward Head Posture; Neck Pain, Neck Functional Ability and Deep Neck Core Strength in Jordanian University Students Having Chronic Non-specific Pain

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Dec 6, 2024
Registry last updated
Dec 12, 2024

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