Improving Neck Awareness and Posture in Students with Upper Crossed Syndrome through Balance and Body Awareness Training

Effectiveness of Proprioceptive Training and Balance Training on Cervical Joint Position Sense and Postural Stability among University Students with Upper Crossed Syndrome: A Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/05/110686

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-20

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Proprioceptive Training : Eye cervical re-education exercises which are ten sets of exercises that re-training of proprioceptive input to the cervical spine through the following phase

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: University students aged 18-25 years, Presence of UCS identified through postural assessment (forward head posture; FHA more than 46 and forward shoulder angle; FSA more than 52), Reduced cervical proprioception, identified through joint position error testing (JPE more than 4.5), Reduced postural imbalance , Berg Balance Scale Score less than 56, shows reduced balance impairment, Timed Up and Go test great than 10 seconds, shows reduced functional mobility within normal limits for young adults, Willingness to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of cervical spine trauma, fracture, surgery, or congenital deformities, Diagnosed neurological disorders affecting balance, vision, or coordination, Presence of severe neck pain, acute cervical disc herniation, or radiculopathy, Current participation in neck rehabilitation, vestibular rehabilitation, or postural correction programs, History of inflammatory joint disease, systemic musculoskeletal disorders, or connective tissue disorders. Use of medications affecting balance, proprioception, or neuromuscular control.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Cervical Joint Position Error Test (JPET) Berg Balance Testing(Dynamic balance) Timed Up and Go test(VO2Max)Timepoint: Time points is specific time at which the outcome will be assessed/estimated i.e. at baseline, 4 weeks & 8 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Measurement of the forward head and forward shoulder angle, Manual Muscle TestingTimepoint: Baseline and Post intervention	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactANSHIKA GUPTA

Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilition Maharishi Markandeshwar Deemed to be University, Mullana Ambala,Haryana

kanika.k160@gmail.com8826903418

Outcome results