Alexander Technique to improve posture in teens with Upper Cross Syndrome.
Official title: Effects of Alexander Technique in Children With Upper Cross Syndrome.
Run by Riphah International University · NCT07248748 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial will test whether Alexander Technique lessons plus parent‑supervised home exercises help 13–16‑year‑olds with Upper Cross Syndrome improve posture and reduce pain compared with traditional corrective exercises.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 13 Years to 16 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 36 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 28, 2025 |
| Main results expected | January 25, 2026 |
| Study ends | January 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | November 25, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07248748 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are school‑going adolescents aged 13–16 with clinical signs of Upper Cross Syndrome who do not have prior spinal fractures or surgery, significant joint or musculoskeletal disorders, lower limb cross syndrome, abnormal BMI, or very high weekly physical activity.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with prior spine surgery or fractures, current spinal injuries, major joint or musculoskeletal disorders, abnormal BMI, lower limb cross syndrome, or those already doing ≥6 hours per week of structured physical activity are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized trial will enroll 50 school‑going adolescents aged 13–16 recruited from Faisal Hospital Faisalabad and nearby schools and randomly assign them to Alexander Technique home‑based exercises supervised by parents or to traditional posture‑corrective exercises. Outcomes including Cranio‑Vertebral Angle (CVA), Shoulder Protraction Measurement (SPM), Thoracic Kyphotic Angle (TKA), and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain will be measured before and after the intervention. Data will be analyzed using SPSS v26 to compare changes between groups. The study aims to determine if the Alexander Technique improves posture metrics, range of motion, and pain in adolescents with Upper Cross Syndrome.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the Alexander Technique could provide a low‑risk, home‑based approach to improve posture and reduce neck and shoulder pain in adolescents with Upper Cross Syndrome.
How similar studies have gone: Previous trials of the Alexander Technique in adults have shown modest benefits for chronic neck and back pain, but its specific use in adolescents with Upper Cross Syndrome is largely untested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 13 -16 * School going children Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with signs of: * Fractures * Surgeries * Joint problems * Injuries in the spine * Skeletal-muscular imbalances * Lower limb cross syndrome abnormal BMI participants engaging in regular physical activity for at least 6 h per week
Where it's running
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Muhammad Asif Javed
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Shanza Chaudhary, MS-PT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Imran Amjad, PhD
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 9233224390125
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.