| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/02/104804 [Registered on: 25/02/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
24/02/2026 |
| 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 |
Randomized, Parallel Group Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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Comparison of Two Exercise Programs for Improving Forward Head Posture |
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Scientific Title of Study
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The Comparative Effects of National Academy of Science Medicine Corrective Exercise Protocol And Kendall Exercise on Forward Head Posture |
| 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 |
Neha Yadav |
| Designation |
MPT Student |
| Affiliation |
Guru Jabheshwar University of Science and Technology,Hisar,Haryana |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology,Hisar,Haryana 125001 India
Department of Physiotherapy Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology,Hisar,Haryana 125001 India
Hisar
HARYANA
125001
India |
| Phone |
9991243084 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
nehay7392@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Sujata Sharma |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology,Hisar,Haryana |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology,Hisar,Haryana 125001 India
Department of Physiotherapy Guru Jabheshwar University of Science and Technology,Hisar,Haryana 125001 India
Hisar
HARYANA
125001
India |
| Phone |
9416918688 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
sujatasharmaphysio@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Neha Yadav |
| Designation |
MPT Student |
| Affiliation |
Guru Jabheshwar University of Science and Technology,Hisar,Haryana 125001 India |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology,Hisar,Haryana 125001 India
Department of Physiotherapy Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology,Hisar,Haryana 125001 India
Hisar
HARYANA
125001
India |
| Phone |
9991243084 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
nehay7392@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Neha Yadav MPT Student Department of Physiotherapy Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology Hisar Haryana 125501 India |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Department of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology,Hisar,Haryana 125001 India |
| 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 |
| Dr Sujata Sharma |
Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology |
Room No 05 Department of Physiotherapy OPD GJUS&T Hisar Haryana India 125001
Hisar
HARYANA |
9416918688
sujatasharmaphysio@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 |
| Patients |
(1) ICD-10 Condition: M542||Cervicalgia, |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
Kendall Exercise |
Patients in this group will receive Kendall exercise with hot pack for 3 days in a week for 8 weeks |
| Intervention |
National Academy of Sports Medicine Corrective Exercise |
Patients in this group receive National Academy of Sports Medicine Corrective Exercise with hot pack for 3 days in a week for 8 weeks |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
25.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
Participants must exhibit clinical signs of forward head posture as assessed through visual inspection or our standarised measurement tool (CVA Angle) through Kinovea software
Age group between 18-25 years
Both males and females will be included
Occupation related risk (like desk worker,students) |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Participants being older than 25 years
Past history of trauma or injury of head, neck, spine
Participants who had undergone any past surgery of head, neck, pine from last 6 months
Participants having other postural deformities like scoliosis, kyphosis etc.
Participants with cognitive impairment
Participants who are using any posture correcting devices like neck braces, posture correctors
Participants with neurological and musculoskeletal disorders
Participants who have undergone any previous treatment for forward head posture within past 6 months
Participants who are engaged in any other exercise program
Uncooperative patients and patients not willing to participate in the study |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Computer generated randomization |
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Method of Concealment
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Sequentially numbered, sealed, opaque envelopes |
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Blinding/Masking
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Participant Blinded |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
CVA angle by Kinovea software
Neck disability index
Universal goniometer
Chest expansion by tape measurement
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Baseline Intervention
Post-intervention: On alternate days for 8 weeks |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="22"
Sample Size from India="22"
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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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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10/03/2026 |
| 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="0"
Months="7"
Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Applicable |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Not Yet Recruiting |
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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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The selection criteria will be applied when screening the participants. Written informed consent will be acquired from those who meet the selection criteria following a thorough description of the study’s protocol. The patients are divided into 2 groups (Group A and Group B). Before the intervention begins, baseline data for each outcome measure will be gathered from every participant. At eight weeks, post-intervention data will be gathered. For eight weeks, treatment will be administered 3 times a week.
PROTOCOL
GROUP A: Kendall Exercise with hot pack
GROUP B: National Academy of Sports Medicine Exercise protocol with hot pack
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