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The Effect of TCM Orthopedic Manipulation Combined with Functional Training in the Treatment of Upper Crossed Syndrome: A RCT

The Effect of TCM Orthopedic Manipulation Combined with Functional Training in the Treatment of Upper Crossed Syndrome: A RCT

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ITMCTR
Registry ID
ITMCTR2025000426
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-02-27
Start date
2024-01-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-03-03

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

Conditions

Upper Cross Syndrome

Interventions

Control Group:Back Massage Techniques for Relaxation + Functional Training of the Thoracic and Dorsal Muscle Groups
Observation Group:Traditional Chinese Orthopedic Manipulation + Thoracic and Dorsal Muscle Functional Training

Sponsors

Chongqing Liangjiang New Area Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 49 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria are as follows: (1) Patients must meet the diagnostic criteria for upper cross syndrome (see Morns CE Bonnefin D Darville C. The Torsional Upper Crossed Syndrome: A multi-planar update to Jandas model with a case series introduction of the mid-pectoral fascial lesion as an associated etiological factor [J]. Journal of Bodywork And Movement Therapies. 2015 19(4): 681-689.) and be confirmed through clinical symptoms and X-ray examination; (2) The age range of patients is between 30 and 49 years old.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria include: (1) Patients with a history of neck trauma; (2) Patients with conditions such as spinal canal stenosis spinal canal tumors ankylosing spondylitis osteoporosis etc.; (3) Patients with acute exacerbation of the condition manifested as cervical disc herniation radiating pain in the upper limbs compression of surrounding nerves and blood vessels etc.; (4) Patients who have undergone surgical treatment on the neck or back; (5) Patients with other conditions that cannot withstand the treatment.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
FHA;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NDI Score;NPAD Score;FSA;FMA Score;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactDong Yan

Chongqing Liangjiang New Area Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital

yandongtcm@qq.com13437803094

Outcome results

None listed

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