Mat Pilates to reduce pain and improve posture in schoolchildren with upper crossed syndrome

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 randomized controlled trial will enroll 28 schoolchildren (ages 8–16) diagnosed with upper crossed syndrome at Ittefaq Hospital, Lahore and randomly assign them to two equal groups. The intervention group will receive a 30-minute session of mat Pilates plus routine physical therapy, while the control group will receive routine physical therapy alone, with sessions conducted several times per week as specified. Outcomes measured before and after the intervention include craniovertebral angle, thoracic kyphosis angle, and musculoskeletal pain, using Kinovea software for angle analysis. Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 26 to compare pre- and post-intervention changes between groups.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* School going children
* Children of the age 8-16.
* Children having Thoracic Kyphosis angle under 20° and over 40 °,and Craniovertebral angle under 48°

Exclusion Criteria:

* Children with systemic disorders.
* Children with recent history of injury.
* Physical or sensory defecit(16)

Where it's running

• Ittefaq Hospital (TRUST)
  Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Musfera Iqbal, MS-PT — Riphah International University
• Study coordinator: IMRAN AMJAD, PhD
• Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
• Phone: 9233224390125

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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.