How upper back posture relates to balance, body awareness, and core strength in weightlifters
Official title: Investigation of the Relationship Between Thoracic Kyphosis Angle, Proprioceptive Sensitivity, Core Stability, and Dynamic Balance in Weightlifting Athletes: A Cross-Sectional and Comparative Study
Run by Istinye University · NCT07860606 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study will see if the angle of the upper back (thoracic kyphosis) is linked to proprioception, core stability, and balance in regular weightlifters.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Istinye University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Zeytinburnu) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 15, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | January 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 21, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07860606 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Regular weightlifters (at least 2 years of training, 3 days per week) in good health without recent spinal surgery or neurological disorders.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with acute injuries, structural spinal disorders, or conditions affecting proprioception or balance may not benefit from the findings.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study will measure thoracic posture, proprioception, core stability, and dynamic balance in weightlifters who train at least three days per week for two years. Participants will be grouped by posture and compared on proprioceptive accuracy, core activation, and balance performance. The study discusses how repetitive loading from weight training may influence spinal alignment and neuromuscular control. Results may clarify whether posture differences correspond to functional differences in sensing position and maintaining balance during movement. No interventions will be performed; the study will analyze associations between measured variables.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If relationships are found, athletes and clinicians could tailor training and rehabilitation to address postural and proprioceptive factors that influence balance and injury risk.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work suggests posture and neuromuscular factors relate to balance and proprioception in athletes, but this specific combination in weightlifters is less defined and warrants investigation.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Having regularly engaged in weight training for at least 2 years * Performing resistance/weight training at least 3 days per week * Being in good general health and being able to perform activities of daily living independently * Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study and providing written informed consent * Having the cognitive ability to understand and perform the test protocol Exclusion Criteria: * Having a history of spinal surgery * Having a diagnosis of a structural spinal disorder * Having sustained an acute injury within the past 6 months affecting the lower extremities, spine, or upper extremities * Receiving active treatment for chronic low back, neck, or shoulder pain * Having neurological disorders (e.g., peripheral neuropathy, cerebellar disorders, etc.) * Having vestibular system disorders * Using medications that may affect proprioception or balance
Where it's running
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Istinye university
Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Aly Ibrahim Fathalla, Master's
- Email: alyibrahimfathallah@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 545 454 24 53
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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.