Breathing and manual therapy to improve function in college students with upper cross syndrome
Official title: Beyond Osteopathic Therapy: Functional Performance Following the Addition of Ujjayi Pranayama in College Students With Upper Cross Syndrome
Run by Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan · NCT07786415 · Data updated 2026-11-12
In college students with upper cross syndrome, adding a specific breathing technique (ujjayi pranayama) to manual therapy is being tested to see if it helps spinal alignment relate to better functional performance.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 29 Years |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 25, 2026 |
| Main results expected | October 25, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 15, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | November 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07786415 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Full-time college students aged 20-29 with upper cross syndrome confirmed by REEDCO posture assessment and without respiratory disease treatment.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals without measurable spinal misalignment or who cannot complete follow-up testing may not experience additional benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study analyzes data from a prior randomized trial to see how spinal alignment relates to functional outcomes after a combined breathing and manual therapy approach. It uses objective spinal measurements and tests like the 6-minute walk and the timed up-and-go to quantify performance. The analysis will explore correlations and regression models to identify whether posture parameters can predict functional recovery. The project assesses whether adding breathing training provides additional benefit beyond manual therapy alone.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could offer a non-drug way to improve functional performance in individuals with upper cross syndrome through posture-focused strategies and breathing exercise.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work suggests posture and breathing interventions can influence function, but this specific combination and secondary-analysis design is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Full time college students of age 20-29 years. * Subjects who have upper cross syndrome according to REEDCO posture assessment. * Subjects who not receiving medical treatment for respiratory diseases . * Subjects who have clean family medical history. Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects who engaged in additional exercise in two weeks, which was likely to affect the results of the research . * Individuals with a history of spine, shoulder fractures, surgery, or other disease. * Individuals with severe cardia-cerebrovascular disease. * Individuals who will have difficulty to follow-up testing). * Neurologic and psychiatric disorders (who can not understand the research project ). * Individuals with congenital deformities
Where it's running
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Mohamed Saied Zidan
Cairo, Egypt Recruiting
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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.