Relationship Between Cervical Proprioception and Endurance With Hand-eye Coordination and Postural Control

March 14, 2024 updated by: Tuğçe Çoban, Gazi University

Investigation of the Relationship Between Cervical Proprioception and Cervical Muscle Endurance With Hand-eye Coordination and Postural Control in Individuals With Forward Head Posture

The aim of our study is to investigate the relationship between cervical proprioception and cervical muscle endurance with hand-eye coordination and postural control in individuals with forward head posture (FHP) and to compare them with a control group with normal head posture. After the demographic information and physical characteristics of the individuals are recorded, their craniovertebral angles (CVA) will be measured and they will be assigned to Group 1 (forward head posture) or Group 2 (normal head posture). Then, the individuals' cervical proprioception, hand-eye coordination, postural control and cervical muscle endurance values will be measured respectively. Cervical muscle endurance will be evaluated last, taking into account possible muscle fatigue, in order not to affect other measurement results. The recorded values will be compared between groups and the relationship of cervical proprioception and muscle endurance with hand-eye coordination and postural control will be examined. All evaluations will be made by the same researcher.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Forward head posture is a malalignment defined as anterior translation of the head. This malalignment causes changes in cervical proprioception, decrease in the strength and endurance of the cervical muscles. A decrease in muscle endurance may cause a decrease in cervical proprioception. The cervical region is very important in terms of proprioceptive sensory input and has reflex connections to the (Central Nervous System) CNS. Therefore, abnormal proprioceptive sensory inputs received from cervical mechanoreceptors affect the CNS, which regulates postural control. It has been stated that FHP is associated with a decrease in static and dynamic balance. Head posture has an important role in the sensory information organization of the upper extremity. Hand-eye coordination allows the eyes to coordinate with hand movements.

Identifying the factors that may affect an individual with FHP is very important in planning the rehabilitation program.

The purpose of this study, investigate the relationship between cervical proprioception and cervical muscle endurance with hand-eye coordination and postural control in individuals with FHP and to compare them with a control group with normal head posture.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

100

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Turkey
    • Çankaya
      • Ankara, Çankaya, Turkey, 06490
        • Recruiting
        • Gazi University
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Being between 18-24 years
  • Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of trauma or surgery involving the cervical or upper extremity
  • Congenital anomaly of the cervical, thoracic or lumbar vertebra
  • Abnormalities such as scoliosis
  • Systemic arthritis or central nervous system disorders

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Other
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Other: Group 1
Individuals with forward head posture
Other: Assessment
Evaluation of cervical proprioception, hand-eye coordination, postural control and endurance of cervical muscles
Other: Group 2
Individuals with normal head posture
Other: Assessment
Evaluation of cervical proprioception, hand-eye coordination, postural control and endurance of cervical muscles

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Cervical Proprioception
Time Frame: Baseline
Proprioception is the joint position sense. Cervical right and left rotation proprioception of individuals will evaluate with a digital inclinometer.
Baseline
Hand-Eye Coordination
Time Frame: Baseline
Individuals' hand-eye coordination will be evaluated by using the Alternate Wall Toss Test and recording the total number of times the ball is thrown and held against the wall without dropping it for 30 seconds.
Baseline
Postural Stability Test
Time Frame: Baseline
This test measures the participants' ability to keep the center of gravity within the limits of the support surface. Depending on the amount of deviation of the center of gravity from the center of the support surface, total stability index (TSI) scores will be recorded. The tests will be performed with eyes open and closed under the conditions of bipedal and unipedal (right side).
Baseline
Stability Limit Test
Time Frame: Baseline
In this test, which measures the dynamic balance control of the participants; movement and control skills are evaluated within the limits of the support surface of the center of gravity. Participants' percentage scores of the stability limit in all directions, total percentage score (overall) and time to complete the test (seconds) will be obtained.
Baseline
Modified Sensory Organization Test
Time Frame: Baseline

It evaluates the visual, somatosensory and vestibular sensory systems necessary for postural control.

The test will be performed on firm and soft ground, with eyes open and closed conditions. At the end of the assessment, the sway index scores (SI-Sway Index) of all tested conditions will be obtained.
Baseline
Endurance of Cervical Muscles
Time Frame: Baseline
The endurance of the individuals' flexor and extensor muscles will be evaluated by recording the time in seconds that they can maintain the head position initially positioned by the therapist without changing it.
Baseline

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Gazi University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Zeynep Hazar, PhD, Gazi University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 6, 2023

Primary Completion (Estimated)

July 12, 2024

Study Completion (Estimated)

September 6, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 6, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 14, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

March 20, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 20, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 14, 2024

Last Verified

March 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • E-77082166-604.01.02-407303

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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