The effect of online rcorrective exercises in the elderly with thoracic hyper-kyphosis: A clinical trial study

The effect of online respiratory and corrective exercises on posture, physical ability, respiratory function, and quality of life in the elderly with thoracic hyper-kyphosis

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20180626040244N3

Enrollment

Registered

2022-10-08

Start date

2022-10-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-11-21

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Conditions

Thoracic hyper kyphosis. Postural kyphosis, cervicothoracic region

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: online respiratory and corrective exercises including stretching and strengthening, for 6 weeks, 3 sessions per week, every session last for 60 minuets,. Interventi

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

60 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults aged =60 Thoracic kyphosis angle more than 40? Without participation in any regular exercise routines

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of any neuromuscular diseases Presence of back pain History of osteoarthritis History of falls while walking History of cancers and chemotherapy History of long-term use of corticosteroids medication Age more than 75 years

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Quality of life. Timepoint: Before the study starts and after 6 weeks of intervention. Method of measurement: SF-36 questionnaire.;Posture. Timepoint: Before the study starts and after 6 weeks of intervention. Method of measurement: photogrametric method.;Physical ability. Timepoint: Before the study starts and after 6 weeks of intervention. Method of measurement: Barthel index.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactRahman Sheikhhoseini

Allameh Tabataba'i University

rahmanhoseini@atu.ac.ir+98 21 4411 8629

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026