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NCT06883721
Pilates Effects on Forward Head Posture: A Clinical Trial
NA trial testing Pilates in Forward Head Posture in 36 participants. Completed in 18 May 2023.
18 May 2023
Quick facts
| Lead sponsor | Bahçeşehir University |
|---|---|
| Phase | NA |
| Status | Completed |
| Study type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Allocation | randomized |
| Design | parallel |
| Masking | single |
| Primary purpose | treatment |
| Enrollment | 36 |
| Start date | 25 January 2023 |
| Primary completion | 18 May 2023 |
| Estimated completion | 18 May 2023 |
| Sites | 1 location across Turkey (Türkiye) |
Drugs / interventions tested
- Pilates
- Cervical stabilization exercise
Conditions studied
- Forward Head Posture — all drugs for Forward Head Posture →
Sponsor
Bahçeşehir University
Who can join
Adults 18 to 50, any sex, with Forward Head Posture. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.
Sponsor's own description
This study aims to investigate and compare the effects of 8-week Pilates exercises and cervical stabilization exercises on pain, posture, range of motion, quality of life, and body composition in individuals with forward head posture (FHP). FHP is a common postural disorder characterized by the anterior displacement of the head relative to the cervical spine. This condition can lead to neck pain, muscle tension, and limited movement. The study will include participants aged 18-50 years with FHP. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: the Pilates group or the cervical stabilization exercise group. The Pilates group will participate in Pilates exercises twice a week for 8 weeks under the supervision of a physiotherapist. The cervical stabilization exercise group will perform cervical stabilization exercises at home for the same duration. The primary objective of this study is to compare the effects of Pilates and cervical stabilization exercises on FHP. Participants' posture, neck pain, range of motion, quality of life, and body composition will be measured before and after the 8-week intervention. These measurements will be used to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of the two exercise methods on FHP. This study seeks to investigate the effectiveness of Pilates in the treatment of FHP and contribute to the scientific literature in this field. The findings may help determine the most appropriate exercise method for individuals with FHP.
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- Sponsor: as reported to ClinicalTrials.gov by Bahçeşehir University
- Last refreshed: 19 March 2025
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