Forward Head PostureBUMDCNCT05135741
Role of Pressure Bio Feedback in Management of Forward Head Posture for Computer Users at BUMDC
A study testing pressure bio feedback in people with Forward Head Posture, run by Bahria University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Objective: The aim of present study is to explore the effectiveness of pressure bio feedback in treatment of occupational forward head posture on computer users. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 55 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Forward Head Posture
- What is being tested?
- pressure bio feedback
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 32 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 10 Jan 2020to 10 Apr 2020
- Phase
- Interventional
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 25 to 55 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Both male and female age of 25 to 55 currently employees of Bahria University (BUMDC) having forward head posture complaining neck pain.
Who cannot join
- Students of Bahria University history of cervical trauma or surgery any neurological conditions or cervical pathology
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Objective: The aim of present study is to explore the effectiveness of pressure bio feedback in treatment of occupational forward head posture on computer users.
Read the detailed description
Material \& Methods: This Randomized Control Trial was conducted in Bahria University College of Physical Therapy, Karachi. Ethical approval was prior taken from Institute Review Board. there were 32 participants selected randomly equally in experimental and control group. Both male and female were included with age of 25 to 55 years currently employees of Bahria University (BUMDC) having forward head posture or complaining neck pain were included. Exclusion was age less than 25 years, history of cervical trauma or surgery, any neurological conditions or cervical pathology. Experimental Group was given DCF exercises with Pressure Biofeedback Unit (PBU) and Control Group was given Conventional DCF Exercises. SPSS version 23.0 was used for analysis.
- Conditions
- Forward Head Posture
- Being tested
- pressure bio feedback
- Keywords
- Bio Feedback, Deep Cervical Flexor, Neck pain, Forward head posture, Neck Disability Index
- Medical subject headings
- Neck Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
pressure bio feedbackDevice
The pressure biofeedback unit was placed between the plinth and the posterior aspect of the neck just below the occiput and inflated to a baseline of 20 mmHg. A trained physiotherapist was observing and correcting any substitution movements to ensure that all subjects could perform the exercises correctly. All exercise protocols and programs were taken from previously published studies8-10. A conventional DCF exercise protocol was performed three times a week for four weeks in both groups. The duration of the conventional DCF exercise protocol was 20-30 minutes, once a day in the control group, and 15-20 minutes, once a day in the experimental group
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| pressure bio feedback | Experimental | Experimental Receives: Device: pressure bio feedback |
| deep cervical exercises | Experimental | comparative Receives: Device: pressure bio feedback |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
change in range of cervical flexion
pre and post range of cervical flexion assessed through CROM device
Measured: 15 minutes before and after exercises for 4 weeks
change in range of right and left lateral rotations
pre and post right and left lateral rotations assessed through CROM device
Measured: 15 minutes before and after exercises for 4 weeks
Secondary outcomes (2)
improvement in capacity of heavy weight lifting
pre and post improvement in capacity of heavy weight lifting assessed through 6 kg dumbless
Measured: 4 weeks
change in pain intensity
pain was assesses pre and post using neck disability index (NDI)
Measured: 4 weeks before exercise and 4 weeks after exercises
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted26 Nov 2021
- Study start10 Jan 2020
- Primary completion10 Mar 2020
- Study completion10 Apr 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Forward Head PostureStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 32 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Bahria University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Rabia Khan, Bahria University
- Investigators
- Rabia Khan, Msc(PT), Principal investigator, Bahria University and Dental College
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05135741
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ERC 12/2020
- Acronym
- BUMDC
- Status last verified
- Dec 2024
- First submitted
- 3 Nov 2021
- Last updated
- 6 Dec 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No