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How Fixing Forward Head Posture and Breathing Exercises Improve Lung Function in Young Adults

Comparative Study of Capital Flexion Exercise, Forward Head Posture Correction Combined with Diaphragmatic Strengthening Versus Forward Head Posture Correction with Diaphragmatic Breathing on Pulmonary Function and Chest Expansion in Sedentary Young Adults: A Randomized Controlled Study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/111536
Enrollment
60
Registered
2026-06-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Capital Flexion Exercise: Capital Flexion Exercise (CFE) is a focused intervention designed to activate and strengthen the deep neck flexor muscles primarily the longus capitis and long

Sponsors

Susmit Roy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults aged 18 27 years, College students with sedentary lifestyle, Category Low according to IPAQ. Forward Head Posture, Craniovertebral Angle greater than 50 Degrees. Not currently engaged in any structured exercise program.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Subjects who have met one of the following criteria will be excluded from the study: History of spinal deformity, thoracic surgery, or respiratory disorder Neurological or musculoskeletal conditions affecting posture Individuals with obesity, BMI greater than 30 kg/square meter. Category Moderate and High according to IPAQ.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pulmonary FuctionsTimepoint: Baseline and end of 4th week—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Chest ExpansionTimepoint: Baseline and end of 4th week;Craniovertebral AngleTimepoint: Baseline and end of 4th week—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Yuthika Rao

Mahatma Gandhi Physiotherapy College

dryuthikarao@mgumst.org9530096172

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026