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Cervical and Non-Cervical Muscle Thickness Changes in Forward Head Posture

NCT07500051 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 49

Last updated 2026-03-30

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Summary

Head-forward posture (FHP) is one of the most common postural disorders and is increasing worldwide. Most studies examining FHP have focused on the relationship between craniovertebral angle (CVA) and cervical muscle thickness. However, FHP is a postural disorder that affects the entire musculoskeletal system, not just the cervical region. It creates a chain of adaptations in the body, generating both local and global effects. The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between postural changes triggered by CVA and the thickness of the trapezius, splenius capitis, semispinalis capitis, semispinalis cervicis, multifidus, sternocleidomastoid (SCM), transversus abdominis (TrA), internal oblique (IO), external oblique (EO), gluteus maximus, tibialis anterior, rectus femoris, and gastrocnemius (GK) medial muscles, as measured by ultrasonography (USG), since postural changes triggered by CVA can affect the spine, hips, and lower extremities. If this relationship can be confirmed, this information could be used as a basis for evaluating abnormal posture.

Conditions

  • Craniovertebral Angle
  • Posture
  • Ultrasonography

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Gaziantep City Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Başak MANSIZ KAPLAN, Medical Doctor · Ankara Etlik City Hospital

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-04-30
Primary Completion
2025-09-30
Completion
2025-10-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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