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NCT07031310
Correlation Between Forward Head Posture and Cervical Radiculopathy
Conditions: Smart Phone Users
Sex: All
Ages: 18 Years – 35 Years
Healthy volunteers: No
Enrollment: 120
Sponsor: Cairo University
Location: Faculty of Physical Therapy, Nahda University. Banī Suwayf
Summary
The progression rate of forward head posture has increased because of the increase in postural loads, to which individuals are subjected because of developed technologies including mobile phones, computers, and televisions. Postural abnormality in the upper cervical region has the potential to lead to nerve irritation and cervical radiculopathy. so the purpose of study is to investigate if there is a relationship between forward head posture and cervical radiculopathy in smart phone users.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
\- 1. Adult subjects aged from 18-35 years old, with FHP using smart phone more than 4 hours per day.
2\. Subjects with FHP (craniovertebral angle) \[CVA\] \< 49° 3. Normal body mass index (BMI \
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07031310). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.
