| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/06/088731 [Registered on: 12/06/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
10/06/2025 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Interventional |
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Type of Study
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Physiotherapy (Not Including YOGA) |
| Study Design |
Other |
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Public Title of Study
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Correcting rounded shoulder posture through exercises can improve breathing, chest movement, and self-esteem in people who use computers regularly. |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effect of Rounded Shoulder Posture Correction Exercises on Chest Expansion, Pulmonary Functions, and Self-Esteem Among Computer Users. |
| Trial Acronym |
Repose PC |
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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 Minaxi |
| Designation |
Assistant professor |
| Affiliation |
Saket government college of physiotherapy chandimandir Panchkula |
| Address |
Room no.66, Saket government college of physiotherapy Chandi mandir Panchkula
Panchkula
HARYANA
134107
India |
| Phone |
9041095121 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
xs4minaxi@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Minaxi |
| Designation |
Assistant professor |
| Affiliation |
Saket government college of physiotherapy chandimandir Panchkula |
| Address |
Room no. 66, Saket government college of physiotherapy Chandi mandir Panchkula
Panchkula
HARYANA
134107
India |
| Phone |
9041095121 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
xs4minaxi@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Ritu |
| Designation |
student (Masters of Physiotherapy) |
| Affiliation |
Saket government college of physiotherapy chandimandir Panchkula |
| Address |
room no. 55, Saket government college of physiotherapy Chandi mandir Panchkula
Panchkula
HARYANA
134107
India |
| Phone |
7027521634 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
ritu.badolia44@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Saket college of physiotherapy Chandi mandir, Panchkula, Haryana, India (134107) |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Ritu |
| Address |
Saket college of physiotherapy Chandi mandir Panchkula, Haryana India (134107) |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [Myself ] |
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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 |
| Dr Ritu |
Saket government college of physiotherapy chandimandir Panchkula (134107) |
Room no. 66 Saket government college of physiotherapy Chandi mandir Panchkula, Haryana (134107)
Panchkula
HARYANA |
7027521634
ritu.badolia44@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Institutional Ethics 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 |
| Healthy Human Volunteers |
nil |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
Home exercise program |
participants will perform a set of conventional exercises at home. A detailed booklet will be given to all participants. The conventional treatment includes
patient education on the causes and effects of rounded shoulder posture, ergonomic
advice for workstations and daily activities, and a set of validated home exercises. This
treatment will also be incorporated into the experimental group. |
| Intervention |
Stretching and strengthening |
Participants in the experimental group will undergo a 4-week rounded shoulder posture correction program, conducted 3 times a week. The intervention includes stretching of tight anterior shoulder muscles (e.g., pectoralis major and minor) and strengthening of weak posterior muscles (e.g., rhomboids, middle and lower trapezius). All sessions will be supervised, and outcomes will be measured pre- and post-intervention. |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
20.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
40.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
Age group 20-40 years old. Both male & female. With Rounded shoulder posture.
Minimum three hour of computer uses for at least 1 year time period. Inactive / sedentary participants only (
Less than 600 MET-min / week)
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
History of instability, dislocation, fracture, or movement limitation in the shoulder and neck area. History of shoulder or neck surgery, malignant tumors in the shoulder or cervical area, neurological symptoms, cardiovascular diseases, hereditary and congenital abnormalities, pregnancy. Severe forward head posture (Craniovertebral angle less than 45 degree).
Pulmonary diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), pneumonia, tuberculosis, etc.
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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 |
Chest expansion
Pulmonary functions
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4 weeks
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Self-esteem |
4 weeks |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="81"
Sample Size from India="81"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" |
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Phase of Trial
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Phase 2 |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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01/07/2025 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="1"
Months="0"
Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Applicable |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Open to Recruitment |
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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
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Title
Effect of Rounded Shoulder Posture Correction exercises
on Chest Expansion, Pulmonary functions and Self-Esteem among computer users.
Introduction
Rounded Shoulder Posture (RSP) is a common postural
deviation characterized by forward positioning of the shoulders, often due to
prolonged sitting, poor ergonomics, or muscular imbalances. This posture can
negatively affect musculoskeletal alignment, respiratory mechanics, and
psychosocial well-being. It may restrict chest expansion, impair lung function,
and lower self-esteem due to altered body image. Addressing RSP through
corrective exercises and postural training may lead to improvements not only in
physical health but also in mental well-being.
Objectives:
- To evaluate
the effect of posture correction on pulmonary function in individuals with
RSP.
- To assess
changes in chest expansion following postural correction.
- To determine
the impact of shoulder posture correction on self-esteem.
Methodology:
This experimental study included individuals
diagnosed with rounded shoulder posture. Participants were selected based on
specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. The intervention group received
posture correction exercises over a fixed duration. Outcome measures such as
pulmonary function (via spirometry), chest expansion (using inch tape), and
self-esteem (through a standardized questionnaire) were recorded pre- and
post-intervention. Statistical analysis was conducted to compare changes within
and between groups.
Significance of
the Study:
This study aims to highlight the broader effects of
posture correction, extending beyond musculoskeletal benefits to include
respiratory and psychological health. By improving awareness and intervention
strategies for RSP, physiotherapists can adopt a more holistic approach to
patient care. The findings may contribute to developing effective postural
rehabilitation protocols to enhance both physical function and self-esteem in
affected individuals. |