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Effects of a Wearable Device ,Phone App and Exercise on Cervico-thoracic Posture in University Students.

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 30 YearsAllRiphah International University
NCT07763327 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Forward head posture and thoracic kyphosis are among the most common postural problems in university students, driven largely by long hours of screen use and poor sitting habits. Research suggests that nearly two-thirds of university students show measurable forward head posture, and if uncorrected, it is linked to chronic neck pain and long-term musculoskeletal strain. This study compares three approaches to correcting posture over a six-week supervised exercise program: a wearable sensor belt that vibrates in real time when posture slips, a smartphone app that sends scheduled reminders throughout the day, and exercise alone with no reminders. The two technology-assisted groups are prompted to correct their posture throughout daily activities, not just during exercise sessions. The study will show whether real-time or scheduled reminders produce greater improvements in posture, neck pai

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: 1. University students aged 18-30 years enrolled in a degree program at Riphah International University. 2. Daily sitting duration ≥ 5 hours (academic and/or device-related activities). 3. Presence of at least one observable postural deviation confirmed at baseline assessment: forward head posture (CVA \< 50°), rounded shoulders (protracted shoulder distance in supine line), or thoracic kyphosis (\> 40° via digital inclinometer). 4. Smartphone ownership and basic digital literacy Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of spinal surgery, vertebral fracture, or major cervical/thoracic trauma within the past 12 months. 2. Diagnosed neurological disorders affecting posture or motor control (e.g., Parkinson's disease, stroke, cervical dystonia). 3. Structural spinal deformities requiring active medical or surgical management (e.g., scoliosis Cobb angle \> 20°, Scheuermann's kyphosis). 4. Current participation in physiotherapy, chiropractic treatment, or another structured posture correction program. 5. Cardiovascular or pulmonary conditions contraindicating moderate-intensity exercise (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, severe asthma). 6. Skin conditions, open wounds, or allergies precluding safe use of the posture correction belt.
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What it tests

  • Wearable postural biofeedback device
  • App based Postural Reminder
  • Conventional Cervicothoracic Exercise Therapy
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Where

1 site
Postgraduation Lab of Riphah College of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences , Riphah International University. Islamabad
Islamabad, Pakistan
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