Lower Crossed SyndromeNCT07397143
Biomechanical Simulation Analysis of the Lower Extremity During Running in Males With Type A Lower Crossed Syndrome.
A study testing Kettlebell Exercise Program in people with Lower Crossed Syndrome, run by Universiti Sains Malaysia at 1 site in China.
Trial summary
This study aims to examine the effects of an 8-week exercise program on male patients with lower crossed syndrome type A. Participants are randomly assigned to either an exercise group or a control group. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 years, men only
- Conditions the study is for
- Lower Crossed Syndrome
- What is being tested?
- Kettlebell Exercise Program
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 44 participants
- Where
- 1 siteChina
- Study dates
- 10 Oct 2025to 31 Dec 2027
- 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 18 to 25 years
- Men only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Adult males aged 18-25 years
- Anterior pelvic tilt angle greater than 15°
- Positive bilateral Thomas test
- Observed mild hip flexion and knee flexion during standing posture
- No history of spinal, pelvic, or lower limb surgeries
Who cannot join
- Congenital anomalies of the lumbar vertebrae
- Severe cardiovascular, neurological, or vascular diseases
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
China1 site
School of Physical Education, Hebei Normal University
Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050000
About this study
This study aims to examine the effects of an 8-week exercise program on male patients with lower crossed syndrome type A. Participants are randomly assigned to either an exercise group or a control group. The exercise group takes part in a supervised kettlebell-based exercise program three times per week for eight weeks, while the control group receives usual care without the exercise program. Measurements are taken before and after the intervention to compare changes between the two groups.
Read the detailed description
This randomized controlled study investigates the effects of an exercise intervention on male patients with lower crossed syndrome type A. Participants who meet the eligibility criteria are randomly assigned to either an exercise intervention group or a control group. The intervention group performs a structured kettlebell-based exercise program three times per week for a duration of eight weeks, while the control group receives usual care without participation in the exercise program. Outcome measures are collected at baseline and after completion of the intervention period to evaluate changes associated with the exercise program.
- Conditions
- Lower Crossed Syndrome
- Being tested
- Kettlebell Exercise Program
- Keywords
- Lower Crossed Syndrome, Exercise Intervention, Kettlebell Training, Postural Imbalance, Muscle Imbalance
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Kettlebell Exercise ProgramOther
Also called Structured Kettlebell Training
A structured, supervised kettlebell-based exercise program performed three times per week for eight weeks. Each session lasts approximately 40 minutes and includes warm-up, kettlebell exercises targeting core and lower limb muscles, and cool-down. The program is designed to improve muscle balance and postural control in male patients with Type A Lower Crossed Syndrome .
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Intervention Group | Experimental | Participants in this group perform a structured, supervised kettlebell-based exercise program three times per week for a duration of eight weeks. Receives: Other: Kettlebell Exercise Program |
| Control Group | No intervention | Participants in this group receive usual care and do not participate in the exercise intervention during the study period. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pelvic Tilt Angle
Changes in pelvic tilt angle will be measured using the angle of the line connecting the Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS) and the Posterior Superior Iliac Spine (PSIS) relative to the horizontal, comparing pre- and post-intervention values between the exercise intervention group and the control group. The primary objective is to evaluate whether the kettlebell exercise program reduces the anterior pelvic tilt angle in male patients with Type A Lower Crossed Syndrome.
Measured: Baseline and 8 weeks after intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Feb 2026
- Study start10 Oct 2025
- Primary completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Dec 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Lower Crossed SyndromeStudies 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
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 44 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Shazlin Shaharudin, Universiti Sains Malaysia
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07397143
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- USM/JEPeM/KK/24090808
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 1 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 9 Feb 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Biomechanical Simulation Analysis of the Lower Extremity During Running in Males With Type A Lower Crossed Syndrome.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07397143
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- USM/JEPeM/KK/24090808
- Conditions
- Lower Crossed Syndrome
- Keywords
- Lower Crossed Syndrome, Exercise Intervention, Kettlebell Training, Postural Imbalance, Muscle Imbalance
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 44 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Universiti Sains MalaysiaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 9 Feb 2026 (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.
This study aims to examine the effects of an 8-week exercise program on male patients with lower crossed syndrome type A. Participants are randomly assigned to either an exercise group or a control group. The exercise group takes part in a supervised kettlebell-based exercise program three times per week for eight weeks, while the control group receives usual care without the exercise program. Measurements are taken before and after the intervention to compare changes between the two groups.
Detailed description
This randomized controlled study investigates the effects of an exercise intervention on male patients with lower crossed syndrome type A. Participants who meet the eligibility criteria are randomly assigned to either an exercise intervention group or a control group. The intervention group performs a structured kettlebell-based exercise program three times per week for a duration of eight weeks, while the control group receives usual care without participation in the exercise program. Outcome measures are collected at baseline and after completion of the intervention period to evaluate changes associated with the exercise program.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Intervention Group | Experimental | Other: Kettlebell Exercise ProgramParticipants in this group perform a structured, supervised kettlebell-based exercise program three times per week for a duration of eight weeks. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Participants in this group receive usual care and do not participate in the exercise intervention during the study period. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Adult males aged 18-25 years
- Anterior pelvic tilt angle greater than 15°
- Positive bilateral Thomas test
- Observed mild hip flexion and knee flexion during standing posture
- No history of spinal, pelvic, or lower limb surgeries
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Congenital anomalies of the lumbar vertebrae
- Severe cardiovascular, neurological, or vascular diseases
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kettlebell Exercise ProgramAlso: Structured Kettlebell TrainingA structured, supervised kettlebell-based exercise program performed three times per week for eight weeks. Each session lasts approximately 40 minutes and includes warm-up, kettlebell exercises targeting core and lower limb muscles, and cool-down. The program is designed to improve muscle balance and postural control in male patients with Type A Lower Crossed Syndrome . | Other | Exercise Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
Pelvic Tilt Angle
Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks after intervention
Changes in pelvic tilt angle will be measured using the angle of the line connecting the Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS) and the Posterior Superior Iliac Spine (PSIS) relative to the horizontal, comparing pre- and post-intervention values between the exercise intervention group and the control group. The primary objective is to evaluate whether the kettlebell exercise program reduces the anterior pelvic tilt angle in male patients with Type A Lower Crossed Syndrome.
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 Feb 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared.
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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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Kettlebell Exercise Program in people with Lower Crossed Syndrome, run by Universiti Sains Malaysia at 1 site in China.
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 5 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Feb 2026. 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 China. 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. 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?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pelvic Tilt Angle (time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks after intervention). 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 Feb 2026.