Checking if the Postural Habits and Awareness Scale (PHAS) works well for people with postural hyperkyphosis.

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational, cross-sectional project will enroll 128 participants diagnosed with postural hyperkyphosis who can complete questionnaires. Participants will complete the PHAS and the Kyphosis-Specific Spinal Appearance Questionnaire (KSSA), and the PHAS will be re-administered after two weeks to measure test-retest stability. Standard psychometric analyses will be used to examine internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and concurrent validity between PHAS and KSSA. The goal is to determine whether PHAS produces stable, reliable scores suitable for clinical use and future rehabilitation studies.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between 8 and 65 years
* Diagnosed with postural hyperkyphosis (Cobb angle ≥ 50° confirmed by clinical and radiological evaluation)
* Ability to perform daily activities independently
* Voluntary participation and signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presence of scoliosis or other spinal deformities
* Kyphosis due to severe osteoporosis or pathological fractures
* Diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis or other inflammatory spinal diseases
* Functional limitations due to acute or chronic pain
* Previous postural awareness training or spinal rehabilitation within the last 6 months
* Cognitive impairment or severe psychiatric disorder preventing independent questionnaire completion

Where it's running

• Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
  Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ayşe Zengin Alpözgen, Assoc. Prof. — Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
• Study coordinator: Kübra Kardeş, PhD
• Email: kubra.koce@istinye.edu.tr
• Phone: 905387115631

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.