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

NCT07763327 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 87

Last updated 2026-08-13

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Summary

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 pain, and neck function than exercise alone . Helping physical therapists and university health services to identify the most practical strategy for correcting posture in screen-heavy academic environments.

Conditions

  • Forward Head Posture

Interventions

DEVICE

Wearable postural biofeedback device

A wearable belt worn around the cervicothoracic region that detects postural deviation in real time and provide vibratory feedback to prompt immediate self-correction , used in conjunction with standardized exercise program.

BEHAVIORAL

App based Postural Reminder

A smartphone application that delivers scheduled reminders prompting participants to self-check and correct their posture throughout the day, used in conjunction with the standardized exercise program

OTHER

Conventional Cervicothoracic Exercise Therapy

A structured , supervised exercise program targeting cervicothoracic postural muscles , delivered without any wearable device or app based reminder

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Huma Riaz, PhD · Riphah International University, Islamabad

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
30 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-08-17
Primary Completion
2027-06-30
Completion
2027-07-31

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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