Kendall versus Feldenkrais exercises for upper crossed posture
Official title: Comparative Effects of Kendall and Feldenkrais Exercise on Pain, Cervical Position Sense, Craniovertebral Angle and Function in Upper Crossed Syndrome
Run by Riphah International University · NCT07578831 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will test whether Kendall or Feldenkrais exercise programs better reduce neck pain and improve posture and neck function in adults with upper crossed syndrome.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 72 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 15, 2026 |
| Main results expected | May 15, 2026 |
| Study ends | June 15, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 11, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07578831 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 20–50 with upper crossed syndrome (CV angle < 50°), chronic neck pain (more than three months), moderate pain (NPRS 4–10), measurable disability (NDI 10–34), frequent slouched sitting, and tight pectoralis major muscles.
✕Probably not a fit
People with cervical spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, disc prolapse, cervical radiculopathy, cervical instability, recent cervical or shoulder surgery or fracture, rheumatic or other neurological disorders, or those outside the age range are unlikely to benefit from this protocol.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a randomized controlled trial enrolling 72 adults with upper crossed syndrome and chronic neck pain to receive either the Kendall exercise program or the Feldenkrais exercise program. Participants are adults aged 20–50 with a craniovertebral angle below 50 degrees and persistent neck pain; key exclusions include cervical radiculopathy, recent cervical or shoulder surgery, cervical instability, or significant neurological disorders. Outcomes include pain intensity, craniovertebral (CV) angle, cervical position sense, and neck disability measured before and after the intervention. The trial is conducted by Riphah International University with data collection at Sikander Medical Complex in Gujranwala using convenience sampling.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the results could identify which exercise approach better reduces neck pain and improves posture and function for people with upper crossed syndrome.
How similar studies have gone: Previous small trials and clinical reports suggest posture-focused exercise programs can reduce neck pain and improve alignment, but direct head-to-head randomized comparisons between Kendall and Feldenkrais methods are limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male subjects between 20-50 years * Female subjects between 20-50 years * Cranio-vertebral angle less than 50 degrees * Subjects who had been experiencing neck pain for more than 3 months * Slouched sitting for more than four hours per day * Usage of handheld devices while reading, working, and travelling * Pain intensity score between 4 to 10 on NPRS * NDI\>10 scores between 10 and 34 * Tight pectoralis major muscle Exclusion Criteria: * Surgeries of the cervical spine within past 1 year * Surgeries or fracture to the shoulder joint * Cervical instability * Cervical Radiculopathy * Neurological disorders such as cervical spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, disc prolapse and rheumatic disease
Where it's running
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Rabiya Noor
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aiman Hameed, MSPT(CP) — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Rabiya Noor, phd
- Email: Rabiya.Noor@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03344355660
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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.