Comparison of Prefrontal Hemodynamic Responses and Balance Control Differences Based on Head Posture and Task Difficulty in Cognitive-Balance Tasks

Launched by SAHMYOOK UNIVERSITY · Feb 23, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how different head postures, specifically forward head posture (FHP) and normal head posture (NHP), affect balance and thinking skills in healthy adults. Researchers want to understand how these postures influence the brain's oxygen levels while performing tasks that require both balance and cognitive effort. They hope that by studying these differences, they can develop better training programs to help people with FHP improve their balance and cognitive abilities.

To participate in this study, you need to be a healthy adult aged 20 to 39 years and be classified as having either FHP or NHP based on a specific measurement of your neck angle. Unfortunately, if you have a history of neck or shoulder pain, or any serious spinal injuries or surgeries, you won't be eligible for this trial. The study is not yet recruiting participants, but once it starts, those who qualify can expect to take part in tasks that challenge both their balance and thinking skills while researchers monitor their brain activity.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Healthy adults aged 20 to 39 years
• • Classified as having Forward Head Posture (FHP) or Normal Head Posture (NHP) based on Craniovertebral Angle (CVA) measurement
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Individuals with a history of spinal or musculoskeletal trauma or surgery
• • Individuals who have reported recent neck or shoulder pain