Effects of Postural Correction on GERD Symptoms
The Effect of Postural Correctional Interventions on the Quality of Life of Patients With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
This study is testing if doing specific posture exercises can help people with GERD feel better and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beirut) |
| Trial ID | NCT06564558 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates how postural correctional exercises can impact the severity of symptoms and quality of life in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Participants will be randomly assigned to either an experimental group that performs real postural correction exercises or a control group that undergoes sham interventions. The study aims to determine if these exercises can effectively reduce GERD symptoms and improve overall quality of life. The trial will measure outcomes based on symptom severity and quality of life assessments post-treatment.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 60 diagnosed with GERD and exhibiting a kyphosis angle greater than 30 degrees.
Not a fit: Patients with recent spinal surgery or trauma, or those without thoracic or thoracolumbar deformities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a non-invasive method to alleviate GERD symptoms and enhance patients' quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While there is some literature suggesting a link between posture and GERD, this specific approach of postural correction exercises is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Ages between 18 and 60. * Diagnosed with GERD by a primary medical doctor. * Patients with a kyphosis angle greater than 30 degrees. * A score of 8 or greater on the Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD (FSSG) which is considered positive. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with recent spinal surgery. * Recent spinal trauma in the thoracic or lumbar regions * A score less than 8 on the FSSG * Having no associated thoracic or thoracolumbar deformity or abnormal alignment.
Where this trial is running
Beirut
- Beirut Arab University — Beirut, Lebanon (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ahmed M ElMelhat, PhD
- Email: a.melhat@bau.edu.lb
- Phone: +20 111 259 5022
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.