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Combined effects of Deep cervical flexor training and Breathing Exercises on Functional endurance and respiratory function in Young Adults with Forward Head Posture

To Evaluate Combined Effects Of Deep Cervical Flexors Training with Breathing Exercises on Functional Endurance in Young Adults with Forward Head Posture in Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital North India - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/108978
Enrollment
52
Registered
2026-04-21
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: COMBINED DEEP CERVICAL FLEXOR TRAINING WITH BREATHING EXCERCISE PROGRAM: Participants in the experimental group will receive a supervised exercise program consisting of Deep Cervical Fl

Sponsors

DIVYA
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Presence of Forward Head Posture craniovertebral angle less than 50 degree Medically stable and physically able to perform walking and breathing tests. Willing to participate voluntarily and provide written informed consent. Individuals with no prior structured cervical or breathing training in the past 3 months.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of cardiopulmonary disease (e.g., asthma, COPD, heart disease). Recent respiratory infection (within last 2 weeks). Any neurological or orthopedic disorder affecting neck posture, breathing, or walking. Prior cervical spine injury/surgery or severe neck pain. Current smokers or regular tobacco users. Obese students Students unable to understand or follow instructions.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) distanceTimepoint: Baseline (Week 0) and post-intervention at the end of Week 4.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Cranio-vertebral (CV) angle Breath-holding time (BHT) Single breath count Timepoint: Baseline (Week 0) and post-intervention at the end of Week 4.—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Shama Praveend

Shri Guru Ram Rai University School of Allied and Healthcare

akanshasuman2013@gmail.com7302329399

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026