NCT07576296 Effects of Scapular Posterior Tilt Exercises and Cross-Body Stretching in Postpartum Women With Rounded Shoulders
| NCT ID | NCT07576296 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University |
| Condition | Postpartum Complication |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 34 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-10-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-06-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 34 participants in total. It began in 2025-10-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-06-01.
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Brief Summary
This study aims to compare the effects of scapular posterior tilt exercises and cross-body stretching on breastfeeding efficiency, latch quality, and posture in postpartum women with rounded shoulders.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Mutiparous females. * previous cesarean section deliveries * Postpartum women between 2 weeks and 6 months postpartum. * Experiencing shoulder discomfort or poor posture Exclusion Criteria: * History of recent trauma or surgery such a Arthroscopy for Impingement Syndrome, Shoulder Replacement that affecting the shoulder complex. * Mother with history of breast cancer and hepatitis * History of shoulder surgery, trauma, or musculoskeletal disorders affecting the upper back/shoulder (Trapezius muscles train, Levator scapulae and rhomboid overuse) * Severe postnatal complications (e.g., mastitis, postpartum depression, uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes.
Contact & Investigator
hina gul, PhD*
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Riphah International University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07576296 clinical trial?
This trial is open to female participants only, aged 20 Years or older, up to 35 Years, studying Postpartum Complication. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07576296 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07576296 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07576296 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Lahore, Pakistan.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07576296 clinical trial?
NCT07576296 is sponsored by Riphah International University. The principal investigator is hina gul, PhD* at Riphah International University. The trial plans to enroll 34 participants.