KyphosisNCT06867003
Comparison of Exercise With & Without Bracing in Office Workers With Kyphosis
A study testing physical therapy with bracing and physical therapy without bracing in people with Kyphosis, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
The study aims to Compare PT and bracing in improving posture, pain, and functionality in patient with kyphosis. It also assess the additive benefits of combining PT with bracing. It also identify sustainable, non-surgical approaches for managing kyphosis in office Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 30 to 45 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Kyphosis
- What is being tested?
- physical therapy with bracing and physical therapy without bracing
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 36 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 20 Feb 2025to 20 Feb 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 30 to 45 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Office workers diagnosed with Postural Kyphosis
- age limit 30 to 45years
- Experience of upper back or neck pain lasting at least three months
- Spend a minimum of 6 hours per day in a seated position for work.
Who cannot join
- History of spinal surgery, severe scoliosis, or other significant spinal deformities.
- Current engagement in any structured physical therapy program or use of bracing for posture. Any neurological or musculoskeletal disorders impacting posture or movement.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Pakistan1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Riphah international University malakand campus
Malakand, KPK, 23060
Ataur Rahman, MS, 03038371112, ataur.rahman@riphah.edu.pk
Ataur Rahman, MS, 0311015233, ataur.rahman@riphah.edu.pk
About this study
Official title: Effectiveness of Physical Therapy With &Amp; Without Bracing on Posture, Pain and Functional Outcomes in Office Workers With Kyphosis
The study aims to Compare PT and bracing in improving posture, pain, and functionality in patient with kyphosis.
It also assess the additive benefits of combining PT with bracing. It also identify sustainable, non-surgical approaches for managing kyphosis in office
Read the detailed description
The study focuses on understanding Kyphosis, defined as excessive forward curvature of the thoracic spine, has become increasingly prevalent in modern work environments due to the sedentary nature of desk jobs. Kyphosis, characterized by a rounded upper back or "hunchback" appearance, is a clinical and postural problem with significant physical, functional, and psychosocial implications. Among office workers, the condition is primarily postural, driven by long hours of desk work, inappropriate ergonomic settings, and inadequate postural awareness. The increasing prevalence of kyphosis in this demographic has led to a pressing need for effective nonsurgical management strategies, including physical therapy (PT) and spinal bracing.
- Conditions
- Kyphosis
- Being tested
- physical therapy with bracing, physical therapy without bracing
- Keywords
- Kyphosis
- Medical subject headings
- Kyphosis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
physical therapy with bracingOther
Also called Exercise
Strengthens the upper back muscles and reduces tension:
- Stand or sit with an upright posture and shoulders pulled back
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together as tightly as you can and hold for five to ten seconds
physical therapy without bracingOther
Strengthens the upper back muscles and reduces tension:
- Stand or sit with an upright posture and shoulders pulled back
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together as tightly as you can and hold for five to ten seconds
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Physical therapy with bracing | Experimental | Effectiveness of physical therapy with bracing Receives: Other: physical therapy with bracing |
| physical therapy without bracing | Placebo comparator | Effectiveness of physical therapy without bracing Receives: Other: physical therapy without bracing |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)
The questionnaire consists of 10 sections, each with 6 response options (scored 0 to 5). If all 10 sections are completed, the maximum score is 50.
Measured: 4 weeks
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
A 10 cm horizontal line with "No Pain" (0) on the left and "Worst Pain" (10) on the right.
Measured: 4 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Mar 2025
- Study start20 Feb 2025
- Primary completion20 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion20 Feb 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for KyphosisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Riphah International UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- RCT
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Ataur Rahman, MS-PT, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06867003
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC-01009 Yasir Khan
- Status last verified
- Jul 2025
- First submitted
- 4 Mar 2025
- Last updated
- 9 Jul 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Jul 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of Physical Therapy With &Amp; Without Bracing on Posture, Pain and Functional Outcomes in Office Workers With Kyphosis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06867003
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC-01009 Yasir Khan
- Conditions
- Kyphosis
- Keywords
- Kyphosis
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 20 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 10 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The study aims to Compare PT and bracing in improving posture, pain, and functionality in patient with kyphosis.
It also assess the additive benefits of combining PT with bracing. It also identify sustainable, non-surgical approaches for managing kyphosis in office
Detailed description
The study focuses on understanding Kyphosis, defined as excessive forward curvature of the thoracic spine, has become increasingly prevalent in modern work environments due to the sedentary nature of desk jobs. Kyphosis, characterized by a rounded upper back or "hunchback" appearance, is a clinical and postural problem with significant physical, functional, and psychosocial implications. Among office workers, the condition is primarily postural, driven by long hours of desk work, inappropriate ergonomic settings, and inadequate postural awareness. The increasing prevalence of kyphosis in this demographic has led to a pressing need for effective nonsurgical management strategies, including physical therapy (PT) and spinal bracing.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- RCT
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Physical therapy with bracing | Experimental | Other: physical therapy with bracingEffectiveness of physical therapy with bracing |
| physical therapy without bracing | Placebo comparator | Other: physical therapy without bracingEffectiveness of physical therapy without bracing |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 30 to 45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Office workers diagnosed with Postural Kyphosis
- age limit 30 to 45years
- Experience of upper back or neck pain lasting at least three months
- Spend a minimum of 6 hours per day in a seated position for work.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- History of spinal surgery, severe scoliosis, or other significant spinal deformities.
- Current engagement in any structured physical therapy program or use of bracing for posture. Any neurological or musculoskeletal disorders impacting posture or movement.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| physical therapy with bracingAlso: ExerciseStrengthens the upper back muscles and reduces tension: 1. Stand or sit with an upright posture and shoulders pulled back 2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together as tightly as you can and hold for five to ten seconds | Other | Physical therapy with bracing |
| physical therapy without bracingStrengthens the upper back muscles and reduces tension: 1. Stand or sit with an upright posture and shoulders pulled back 2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together as tightly as you can and hold for five to ten seconds | Other | physical therapy without bracing |
Primary outcome
Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)
Time frame: 4 weeks
The questionnaire consists of 10 sections, each with 6 response options (scored 0 to 5). If all 10 sections are completed, the maximum score is 50.
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Time frame: 4 weeks
A 10 cm horizontal line with "No Pain" (0) on the left and "Worst Pain" (10) on the right.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Jul 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Ataur Rahman, MS-PT principal investigator
Riphah International University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing physical therapy with bracing and physical therapy without bracing in people with Kyphosis, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Jul 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Ataur Rahman (03038371112, ataur.rahman@riphah.edu.pk), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) (time frame: 4 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Jul 2025.