Comparison of Exercise With & Without Bracing in Office Workers With Kyphosis

July 3, 2025 updated by: Riphah International University

Effectiveness of Physical Therapy With &Amp; Without Bracing on Posture, Pain and Functional Outcomes in Office Workers With Kyphosis

The study aims to Compare PT and bracing in improving posture, pain, and functionality in patient with kyphosis.

It also assess the additive benefits of combining PT with bracing. It also identify sustainable, non-surgical approaches for managing kyphosis in office

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The study focuses on understanding Kyphosis, defined as excessive forward curvature of the thoracic spine, has become increasingly prevalent in modern work environments due to the sedentary nature of desk jobs. Kyphosis, characterized by a rounded upper back or "hunchback" appearance, is a clinical and postural problem with significant physical, functional, and psychosocial implications. Among office workers, the condition is primarily postural, driven by long hours of desk work, inappropriate ergonomic settings, and inadequate postural awareness. The increasing prevalence of kyphosis in this demographic has led to a pressing need for effective nonsurgical management strategies, including physical therapy (PT) and spinal bracing.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

36

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

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

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Office workers diagnosed with Postural Kyphosis
  • age limit 30 to 45years
  • Experience of upper back or neck pain lasting at least three months
  • Spend a minimum of 6 hours per day in a seated position for work.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of spinal surgery, severe scoliosis, or other significant spinal deformities.

Current engagement in any structured physical therapy program or use of bracing for posture. Any neurological or musculoskeletal disorders impacting posture or movement.

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: Health Services Research
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Physical therapy with bracing
Effectiveness of physical therapy with bracing
Other: physical therapy with bracing

Strengthens the upper back muscles and reduces tension:

  1. Stand or sit with an upright posture and shoulders pulled back
  2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together as tightly as you can and hold for five to ten seconds
Other Names:
  • Exercise
Placebo Comparator: physical therapy without bracing
Effectiveness of physical therapy without bracing
Other: physical therapy without bracing

Strengthens the upper back muscles and reduces tension:

  1. Stand or sit with an upright posture and shoulders pulled back
  2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together as tightly as you can and hold for five to ten seconds

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)
Time Frame: 4 weeks
The questionnaire consists of 10 sections, each with 6 response options (scored 0 to 5). If all 10 sections are completed, the maximum score is 50.
4 weeks
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Time Frame: 4 weeks
A 10 cm horizontal line with "No Pain" (0) on the left and "Worst Pain" (10) on the right.
4 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Ataur Rahman, MS-PT, Riphah International University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

February 20, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

February 20, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

February 20, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 4, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 4, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

March 10, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 9, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 3, 2025

Last Verified

July 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • REC-01009 Yasir Khan

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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