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Checking if doing posture correction exercises can improve lung function and overall aerobic fitness in young adults who have forward head posture.

Effect of Postural Corrective Exercises on Pulmonary Function and Aerobic Capacity in Young Individuals with Forward Head Posture: a Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/101983
Enrollment
52
Registered
2026-01-23
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Postural Corrective Exercises: Subjects in the intervention group will receive a postural corrective exercises program consisting of two strengthening exercises ( targeting the deep ce

Sponsors

TMVs Lokmanya Tilak College of Physiotherapy
Lead Sponsor
TMVs Lokmanya Tilak College of Physiotherapy
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Subjects in the age group of 18-25 years Both males and females Craniovertebral angle less than 50

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of surgery in the cervical and thoracic region History of musculoskeletal disorder Congenital anomalies in the neck and thoracic cage Recent history of cardiovascular disorder such as severe aortic stenosis, myocarditis, unstable angina, pulmonary infarct and recent Myocardial Infarction History of Respiratory disorders such as Acute Exacerbation of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease History of recent major Cardiac and Pulmonary surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Craniovertrebral angleTimepoint: Four weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Aerobic capacity Craniovertebral angleTimepoint: Four weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDrVijayendra Rajguru

TMVs Lokmanya Tilak College of Physiotherapy

vijendrarajguru777@gmail.com9769944908

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026