Effect of Electrical Stimulation on Forward Head Posture

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Dec 18, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how electrical stimulation, a type of therapy that uses gentle electrical currents, can help improve forward head posture and rounded shoulder posture in teenage girls. The researchers want to see if this treatment can also reduce neck pain, improve neck movement, strengthen neck muscles, and enhance the overall quality of life for adolescents dealing with these posture issues.

To be eligible for this study, participants must be girls aged 15 to 18 years old who have a normal weight (with a Body Mass Index, or BMI, between 16 and 25) and experience mild to moderate forward head posture and neck pain, along with rounded shoulders. Unfortunately, those with certain medical conditions, previous shoulder injuries, or who are taking pain medications cannot participate. While the trial is not yet recruiting, girls who qualify may have the opportunity to take part in an important study that could lead to better treatments for common posture problems.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Girls aged between (15-18) years old.
• • Normal weight with BMI ranging from (16-25).
• • Adolescents with mild and moderate forward head posture(FHP).
• • Adolescents with mild and moderate neck pain.
• • Adolescents with protracted shoulder.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Cervical disc.
• • Previous Shoulder trauma within last 6months.
• • Shoulder surgery.
• • Cervical fracture.
• • Congenital posture deformity.
• • Inflammatory disease, spinal tumor, spinal compression, spinal cord infection.
• • Taking any medication for pain