[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"health-study-detail:100640117":3},{"organization":4,"armGroups":7,"interventions":20,"overallOfficials":30,"centralContacts":35,"locations":44,"responsibleParty":59,"collaborators":25,"id":63,"slug":64,"hasResults":65,"nctId":66,"briefTitle":67,"officialTitle":68,"acronym":25,"eligibilityCriteria":69,"healthyVolunteers":65,"sex":70,"minAge":71,"maxAge":72,"enrollmentInfo":73,"targetDuration":25,"studyType":76,"phases":77,"briefSummary":79,"conditions":80,"keywords":82,"overallStatus":86,"whyStopped":25,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":87,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":88,"startDateStruct":91,"completionDateStruct":93,"leadSponsor":95,"locationsCount":96},{"fullName":5,"class":6},"University of Faisalabad","OTHER",[8,14],{"label":9,"type":10,"description":11,"interventionNames":12},"Group A (Blackburn exercises)","EXPERIMENTAL","The protocol includes prone shoulder exercises to improve scapular stability and posture. Prone horizontal abduction (neutral) is performed by lifting arms laterally from a prone position until parallel to the floor. In full external rotation, thumbs are turned upward to increase rotator cuff activation. Prone horizontal scaption is done \\~30° anterior to abduction, while its external rotation variant enhances posterior shoulder activation. Prone horizontal external rotation is performed with shoulders abducted 90° and elbows flexed 90°, rotating forearms upward. Prone horizontal extension involves lifting arms backward in line with the trunk. Exercises are performed 3 times\u002Fweek, 10 reps with 5-second hold. After 5 days, progression increases hold to 10 seconds per repetition. Baseline care includes hot pack application to neck and shoulders for 15 minutes, and TENS in burst mode (200 µs pulse width, 100 Hz carrier, 2 Hz burst) for 10 minutes and also Cervical isometric exercises",[13],"Other: Group A (Blackburn Exercises)",{"label":15,"type":16,"description":17,"interventionNames":18},"Group B (Egoscue exercises)","ACTIVE_COMPARATOR","Egoscue exercises will be performed 3 times\u002Fweek with 10 repetitions and a 5-second hold, progressing after 5 days to a 10-second hold. Exercises include static back (supine with legs supported at 90°), elbow curls (hands at temples, elbows moving together and apart with head stable), upper floor spinal twist (side lying trunk rotation with knees bent), cats and dogs (quadruped alternating spinal flexion\u002Fextension), and arm circles (standing, arms at shoulder level with scapular retraction and controlled rotations). Baseline care includes hot pack application to neck and shoulders for 15 minutes, and TENS in burst mode (200 µs pulse width, 100 Hz carrier, 2 Hz burst) for 10 minutes. Cervical isometric exercises are also included for strengthening and postural stability.",[19],"Other: Group B (Egoscue Exercises)",[21,26],{"type":6,"name":22,"description":23,"armGroupLabels":24,"otherNames":25},"Group A (Blackburn Exercises)","Prone exercises include horizontal abduction (neutral) where arms are lifted sideways from a prone position until parallel to floor, and in full external rotation with thumbs up for greater rotator cuff activation. Prone horizontal scaption is performed \\~30° anterior to abduction, with its external rotation variant enhancing posterior shoulder control. Prone horizontal external rotation is done at 90° shoulder abduction with elbow flexion, rotating forearms upward. Prone horizontal extension lifts arms backward in line with trunk. Exercises are done 3×\u002Fweek, 10 reps with 5-second hold, progressing to 10-second hold after 5 days. Baseline care includes hot pack for 15 min, TENS (200 µs, 100 Hz, 2 Hz burst) for 10 min, and cervical isometrics for stability and pain control.",[9],null,{"type":6,"name":27,"description":28,"armGroupLabels":29,"otherNames":25},"Group B (Egoscue Exercises)","Egoscue exercises will be performed 3×\u002Fweek with 10 repetitions and a 5-second hold, progressing after 5 days to a 10-second hold. Exercises include static back (supine with legs supported at 90°), elbow curls (hands at temples, elbows moving together\u002Fapart with head stable), upper floor spinal twist (side-lying trunk rotation), cats and dogs (quadruped spinal flexion\u002Fextension), and arm circles (standing with scapular control and arm rotations). Baseline care includes hot pack applied to neck\u002Fshoulder for 15 minutes, and TENS in burst mode (200 µs, 100 Hz carrier, 2 Hz burst) for 10 minutes before sessions. Cervical isometric exercises are also included to improve strength and postural stability.",[15],[31],{"name":32,"affiliation":33,"role":34},"Dr Muhammad Ateeb, PhD Public Health","The University of Faisalabad","STUDY_CHAIR",[36,41],{"name":37,"role":38,"phone":39,"phoneExt":25,"email":40},"Maryam Safdar Dr, MS PT (MSK)","CONTACT","+923217978088","maryamsafdar.DPT@tuf.edu.pk",{"name":32,"role":38,"phone":42,"phoneExt":25,"email":43},"+92-3357333383","mateeb.oric@tuf.edu.pk",[45],{"facility":46,"status":25,"city":47,"state":48,"zip":49,"country":50,"countryCode":51,"cosmosGeoPoint":25,"geoPoint":25,"contacts":52},"Anas Iqbal Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre, Khadija tul Zahra Physiotherapy Centre","Faisalābad","Punjab Province","38000","Pakistan","PK",[53,56],{"name":54,"role":38,"phone":55,"phoneExt":25,"email":40},"Maryam Safdar, MS PT (MSK)","+92-3217978088",{"name":57,"role":38,"phone":42,"phoneExt":25,"email":58},"Dr Muhammad Ateeb, Phd Public Health","ateeb.oric@tuf.edu.pk",{"type":60,"investigatorFullName":61,"investigatorTitle":62,"investigatorAffiliation":5,"oldNameTitle":25,"oldOrganization":25},"PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR","Maryam Safdar","Assistant Professor","100640117","comparative-effects-of-blackburn-and-egoscue-exercises-to-improve-cva-in-individuals-with-forward-head-posture-100640117",false,"NCT07622979","Comparative Effects of Blackburn and Egoscue Exercises to Improve CVA in Individuals With Forward Head Posture","Comparative Effects of Blackburn and Egoscue Exercises to Improve Craniovertebral Angle in Individuals With Forward Head Posture","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Age range: 25 to 45 years (Mahmoud et al., 2019).\n* Individuals demonstrating a Craniovertebral Angle between 30 and 45 degrees.\n* Individuals reporting pain levels classified as moderate to severe on the NPRS.\n* Individuals demonstrating moderate to severe disability as measured by the Neck Disability Index.\n* Both male and female participants will be considered eligible.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Individuals currently receiving any physical therapy intervention targeting the neck or shoulder regions.\n* Individuals utilizing cervical or lumbar orthotic devices.\n* Individuals taking prescribed pain medications.\n* Individuals with a formally diagnosed psychological condition.\n* Any recent bone fracture.\n* Any recently sustained trauma or injury.\n* Formally diagnosed neurological signs or symptoms.\n* Burns or open wounds.\n* Formally diagnosed vestibular pathology.","ALL","25 Years","45 Years",{"count":74,"type":75},28,"ESTIMATED","INTERVENTIONAL",[78],"NA","The trial aims to evaluate and compare the therapeutic outcomes of Blackburn and Egoscue exercise interventions in managing forward head posture. The study will be conducted as a Randomized Clinical Trial enrolling subjects diagnosed with forward head posture. Participants of both sexes will be eligible provided they present with a Craniovertebral Angle (CVA) ranging between 30 and 45 degrees, a Neck Disability Index (NDI) score indicating moderate to severe impairment, and pain levels rated as moderate to severe on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). Individuals currently wearing orthotic devices or having a history of recent trauma or fractures will be ineligible for participation. Written as well as verbal informed consent shall be obtained from each participant prior to enrollment. A total of 28 subjects will be distributed across 2 groups, each comprising 14 individuals, with allocation performed through randomization. Group A will undertake Blackburn exercise protocols while Group B will follow Egoscue method exercises. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), isometric exercises, and thermotherapy via hot pack will serve as baseline interventions for both cohorts alongside cervical isometrics. The complete intervention protocol will span 24 sessions administered across 3 sessions weekly on alternate days. The principal outcomes assessed will include pain severity, craniovertebral alignment, and functional disability. Assessment instruments will comprise the Craniovertebral Angle measurement, Neck Disability Index, and Numeric Pain Rating Scale. Baseline measurements will be recorded at the start, pain will be documented before and after every treatment session, whereas forward head posture assessment and neck disability evaluations will be conducted both at baseline and upon completion of the 8-week protocol. Statistical processing of data will utilize SPSS version 23.",[81],"Forward Head Posture",[81,83,84,85],"Blackburn Exercise","Egoscue Exercise","Craniovertebral Angle","NOT_YET_RECRUITING","2026-06-01",{"date":89,"type":90},"2026-06-03","ACTUAL",{"date":92,"type":75},"2026-05-20",{"date":94,"type":75},"2026-09-20",{"name":5,"class":6},1]