Impact of Forward Head Posture on Postural Stability and Gait Kinematics

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Conditions studied: Forward Head Posture, Postural Stability, Gait Analysis

In brief

1. Evaluate postural stability in subjects with forward head posture versus matching controls. 2. Evaluate gait parameters in subjects with forward head posture versus matching controls. 3. Investigate the correlation between postural stability and kinematic gait parameters in each group.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07603947

Run by

Cairo University

People needed

66

Starts

2026-05-11

Expected to finish

2026-12-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-22

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 35. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Cranio-vertebral angle less than 50◦
• Age from 18-35 years old (Young adults)
• BMI from 18.5-24.9
• Participants can walk independently without assistive devices

You may not qualify if…

• Individuals are excluded if they have had:
• Neck trauma, recent fractures, or Surgery or any underlying neurological or systemic conditions affecting the neck
• Pregnancy or Malignancy
• any inability to comprehend or respond to study assessments
• Any known respiratory or cardiovascular conditions that might affect the results of gait analysis
• Vestibular problems, visual problems, and sensory impairment affecting balance
• If they are undergoing current physical therapy or ergonomic intervention for FHP

Where it is running

• Cairo University — Giza, Egypt (enrolling)

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