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Investigating Forward Head Posture and Its Influence on Postural Alignment Among Desk-Based Employees

Investigating Forward Head Posture and Its Influence on Postural Alignment Among Desk-Based Employees

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
PACTR
Registry ID
PACTR202511644773738
Enrollment
138
Registered
2025-11-04
Start date
2025-01-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-09-14

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

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases Physical Therapy Orthopaedics

Interventions

FHP Mobile App1

Sponsors

Amira Ezzat Self funded
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • Age 20–60 years • Desk-based job for =6 months • Minimum of 6 desk-hours per workday • Willingness to participate and sign informed consent • No history of spinal surgeries or deformities

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Diagnosed neurological or musculoskeletal disorders affecting posture • History of spinal or neck injuries • Pregnant individuals • Incomplete data or refusal to participate

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Degree of forward head posture, forward head angle, body alignment deviation, head tilt, shoulder alignment deviation, pelvic tilt, knee asymmetry, feet asymmetry and presence of related musculoskeletal symptoms

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
• Identification of ergonomic or behavioral risk factors such as prolonged sitting and repetitive motions associated with increased orthopedic complaints • Data analysis to compare differences in symptom prevalence and severity of pain

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public ContactAmira ;Doaa Ezzat;Tammam Ateyia

Assistant Professor at Rehabilitation sciences Department;Associate Professor at Pediatric Department Faculty of Physical Therapy Suez University

dr.amira.ezzat.pt@gmail.com;Doaa.tammam@the.suezuni.edu.eg+96279044468;+201279407274

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026