NCT06968052 Effects of Feldenkrais Approach in Cases With Forward Head Posture
| NCT ID | NCT06968052 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa |
| Condition | Forward Head Posture |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-05-25 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-05-05 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 60 participants in total. It began in 2025-05-25 with a primary completion date of 2026-05-05.
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Brief Summary
It is thought that adding approaches that increase posture awareness to corrective exercise programs will contribute to the treatment. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of adding the Feldenkrais method to the corrective exercise program applied to individuals with forward head posture on cervical joint position sense, muscle strength, joint range of motion and posture parameters.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 18-65 years of age * CVA (cervicovertebral angle) ≤50° (16,17) * Spending at least 4 hours of daily desk time 5 days a week Exclusion Criteria: * Having temporomandibular dysfunction * Having any spinal deformity * Having cervical trauma or pain treatment within the last 6 months * Having previously participated in a corrective exercise program * History of neurological disorder * History of spinal or thoracic surgery * Having hearing impairment * Use of analgesics/muscle relaxants
Contact & Investigator
Ayşe Zengin Alpözgen, Assoc. Prof.
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06968052 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Forward Head Posture. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06968052 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06968052 is actively recruiting participants. Visit ClinicalTrials.gov or contact Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa to inquire about joining.
Where is the NCT06968052 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT06968052 clinical trial?
NCT06968052 is sponsored by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa. The principal investigator is Ayşe Zengin Alpözgen, Assoc. Prof. at Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.