Klapp method exercises for breastfeeding women with poor posture
Effects of Klapp Method Exercises on Pain, Posture Correction and Self-efficacy in Breast Feeding Females With Kyphotic Posture
This study is testing if Klapp method exercises can help breastfeeding women with poor posture feel less pain and improve their posture compared to an at-home exercise program.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 32 (estimated) |
| Ages | 22 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sialkot, Punjab) |
| Trial ID | NCT06750367 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effects of Klapp method exercises on pain, posture correction, and self-efficacy in breastfeeding females with kyphotic posture. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a group receiving Klapp exercises or a group following an at-home exercise program for one month, with sessions held twice a week. The study aims to assess improvements in posture and pain levels among participants, utilizing a sample of 32 women aged 22 to 30. Data will be collected from two hospitals in Sialkot, Punjab, using a non-probability convenience sampling technique.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are breastfeeding females aged 22 to 30 with a kyphotic angle greater than 45 degrees and moderate neck pain.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of orthopedic disorders, surgeries, or those who have not lactated may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide effective non-invasive interventions to improve posture and reduce pain in breastfeeding women.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar therapeutic exercise approaches for postural correction, suggesting potential success for this intervention.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Primiparous females * Female who had C-Section * Lactating females (females who have had feed their babies for last 6 months) * Pain in neck (pain score 4-6 in visual analogue scale) * Female with kyphotic angle greater than 45 degrees (assess by inclinometer) Exclusion Criteria: * history of orthopedic surgery (spinal fusion) * orthopedic disorder (disk degeneration, osteoporosis) * history of vertebral fracture * Female who had given vaginal birth * Breast feeding issues (lactation failure, nipple failure)
Where this trial is running
Sialkot, Punjab
- Civil hospital and Al-siddique hospital — Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: hina gul, MSOMPT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: imran amjad, PhD
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03324390125
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.