| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/03/083372 [Registered on: 25/03/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
26/08/2025 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
No |
| Type of Trial |
Observational |
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Type of Study
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Cross Sectional Study |
| Study Design |
Other |
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Public Title of Study
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Impact of Upper Cross Syndrome on Posture, Function, and Quality of Life in Salon Workers |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effect Of Upper Cross Syndrome On Posture, Function ,and Quality of Life Among Salon Workers- An Observational Study |
| Trial Acronym |
Nil |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
Dr Surbhi Kaura |
| Designation |
Associate Professor |
| Affiliation |
Galgotias University |
| Address |
Room No B312 Galgotias University Department Of Physiotherapy School of Allied and Health Sciences Opposite Buddha International Circuit G.B Nagar Greater Noida India
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
203201
India |
| Phone |
8527389589 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
physiosurbhi123@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Sandhya Rao |
| Designation |
Student |
| Affiliation |
Galgotias University |
| Address |
Room E 003 Physiotherapy OPD Galgotias University Plot no.2, Sector 17-A Gautam Buddha Nagar,Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
203201
India |
| Phone |
6394688542 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
raosandhya3110@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Sandhya Rao |
| Designation |
Student |
| Affiliation |
Galgotias University |
| Address |
Room E 003 Physiotherapy OPD Galgotias University Plot no.2, Sector 17-A Gautam Buddha Nagar,Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
203201
India |
| Phone |
6394688542 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
raosandhya3110@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Research and Development Cell , Galgotias University,Plot No 2,Sector 17A, Opposite Buddha International Circuit, Greater Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar , India, 203201 |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Galgotias University |
| Address |
Plot No 2, Sector 17A, Opposite Buddha International Circuit,Greater Noida , Gautam Buddha Nagar , Uttar Pradesh , India ,203201 |
| Type of Sponsor |
Research institution |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| No of Sites = 1 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| DrSandhya Rao |
Galgotias University |
Room E 003 Physiotherapy OPD Galgotias University Plot no.2, Sector 17-A Gautam Buddha Nagar,Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH |
6394688542
raosandhya3110@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Departmental Research Committee |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Patients |
(1) ICD-10 Condition: M709||Unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure, |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
NIL |
NIL |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
20.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
50.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
1.Active beauticians with at least 1 year of experience
2.Age range: 20-50 years
3.Diagnosed with or showing symptoms of Upper Cross Syndrome
4.Willing to provide informed consent |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1.History of neck, shoulder, or upper back injuries/surgeries in the past year
2.Neurological disorders or musculoskeletal conditions affecting posture
3.Currently receiving treatment for UCS or related conditions
4.Pregnancy
5.Unable to complete the study assessments |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Not Applicable |
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Method of Concealment
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Not Applicable |
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Blinding/Masking
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Not Applicable |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
Postural Analysis using
Neck Disability Index (NDI) |
At Baseline |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
Numerical Rating Scale(NRS)
Sf-36 |
At Baseline |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="75"
Sample Size from India="75"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "75"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="75" |
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Phase of Trial
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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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07/04/2025 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
26/08/2025 |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
26/08/2025 |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="1"
Months="0"
Days="0" |
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
Modification(s)
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Completed |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Completed |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
Modification(s)
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This observational study investigates the effect of upper cross syndrome on Posture, Function and Quality of life among Salon Workers aged 20-50 year’s. In upper cross syndrome the sternocleidomastoid, upper trapezius , sub - occipital muscles, they are getting tight and the upper cross syndrome a condition where the muscles are out of balance, in the neck, upper back and shoulder. Salon workers are doing repetitive movement in prolonged period so they have higher risk of poor posture. The study aims to assess the prevalence of upper cross syndrome in this population and explore it’s association with Posture assessment ( measured by goniometer or Posture analysis software) Pain level ( Numerical rating scales) Quality of life ( SF-36) and Disability and functional Impact ( Neck disability index) . The findings are expected to highlight the overlooked Effect of upper cross syndrome in Salon Workers, advocating for early identification and management of this condition to improve their Posture, Function and Quality of life |