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Relationship Between Forward Head Posture and Sagittal Lumbopelvic Alignment Among Smartphone Users

4. juni 2026 oppdatert av: Deraya University

Forward head posture is a common postural abnormality characterized by anterior positioning of the head in the sagittal plane. This posture may increase biomechanical stress on the cervical spine and may be associated with compensatory changes in spinal and lumbopelvic alignment.

This observational study will investigate the relationship between forward head posture and sagittal lumbopelvic alignment among male smartphone users aged 18 to 35 years. Craniovertebral angle will be measured using the APECS mobile application, and sagittal lumbopelvic alignment parameters will be measured using the Spine3D LiDAR system.

Studieoversikt

Status

Fullført

Forhold

Intervensjon / Behandling

Detaljert beskrivelse

Forward head posture is considered one of the commonly occurring musculoskeletal postural abnormalities. It is characterized by an anterior position of the head relative to the body's line of gravity in the sagittal plane. This altered posture may increase mechanical load on cervical joints, ligaments, and surrounding soft tissues.

Sagittal spinal and lumbopelvic alignment are important components of global postural balance. Changes in one spinal region may influence adjacent regions through compensatory mechanisms that help maintain horizontal gaze and keep the body's center of gravity within the base of support.

Smartphone use is commonly associated with prolonged neck flexion and altered head posture. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the relationship between craniovertebral angle, as an indicator of forward head posture, and sagittal lumbopelvic alignment parameters among smartphone users.

A total of 85 male participants with forward head posture will be recruited from outpatient clinics and students of the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Sphinx University. Forward head posture will be assessed using craniovertebral angle measured by the APECS mobile application. Sagittal lumbopelvic alignment will be assessed using the Spine3D LiDAR system by Sensor Medica, including lordotic angle, lumbar arrow, and trunk inclination.

Studietype

Observasjonsmessig

Registrering (Faktiske)

85

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Studiesteder

  • Egypt
    • Menia Governorate
      • Minya, Menia Governorate, Egypt
        • Deraya university, faculty of physical therapy

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Kvalifikasjonskriterier

Alder som er kvalifisert for studier

  • Voksen

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Nei

Prøvetakingsmetode

Ikke-sannsynlighetsprøve

Studiepopulasjon

Male smartphone users aged 18 to 35 years with forward head posture, recruited from outpatient clinics and students of the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Sphinx University. Eligible participants use smartphones for at least 4 hours per day for at least 6 months and have craniovertebral angle equal to or less than 50 degrees. Participants are medically stable and free from diagnosed musculoskeletal or neurological conditions.

Beskrivelse

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male participants aged 18 to 35 years.
  • Craniovertebral angle equal to or less than 50 degrees, measured photographically using the APECS mobile application.
  • Body mass index from 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m².
  • Smartphone use of at least 4 hours per day for at least 6 months.
  • Asymptomatic participants without diagnosed musculoskeletal or neurological conditions.
  • Medically stable participants.
  • Participants willing to provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of trauma.
  • Major psychological problems.
  • Previous surgery involving the spine, abdomen, or shoulders.
  • Spinal deformity.
  • Lower limb deformity.
  • Low back pain.
  • Current or chronic pain in the neck, back, or pelvis.
  • Obesity.
  • Concomitant systemic diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus, diabetes mellitus, sickle cell anemia, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, or cancer.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Degenerative or radicular cervical spine disorders, including cervical spondylosis, cervical degenerative disc disease, cervical radiculopathy, or cervical spinal stenosis.
  • Degenerative or radicular lumbar spine disorders, including herniated disc or lumbar spinal stenosis.
  • Participation in regular postural correction therapy or specific spine-focused exercise programs within the previous 6 months.

Studieplan

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Designdetaljer

Kohorter og intervensjoner

Gruppe / Kohort
Intervensjon / Behandling
Male Smartphone Users With Forward Head Posture
Male participants aged 18 to 35 years who use smartphones for at least 4 hours per day for at least 6 months and have forward head posture, defined by craniovertebral angle equal to or less than 50 degrees. Participants will be assessed for craniovertebral angle and sagittal lumbopelvic alignment parameters during a single assessment session.
Diagnostisk test: Craniovertebral Angle Assessment Using APECS Mobile Application
The craniovertebral angle will be measured using the APECS mobile application to assess forward head posture. Participants with a craniovertebral angle equal to or less than 50 degrees will be considered to have forward head posture.
Diagnostisk test: Sagittal Lumbopelvic Alignment Assessment Using Spine3D LiDAR
Sagittal lumbopelvic alignment will be assessed using the Spine3D LiDAR system by Sensor Medica. The measured parameters will include lordotic angle, lumbar arrow, and trunk inclination.

Hva måler studien?

Primære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Tiltaksbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Correlation Coefficient Between Craniovertebral Angle Measured by APECS Mobile Application and Lordotic Angle Measured by Spine3D LiDAR
Tidsramme: single assessment session at enrollment
The Pearson correlation coefficient will be calculated between craniovertebral angle and lordotic angle. Craniovertebral angle will be measured in degrees using the APECS mobile application. Lordotic angle will be measured in degrees using the Spine3D LiDAR system by Sensor Medica. The correlation coefficient is unitless.
single assessment session at enrollment

Sekundære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Tiltaksbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Correlation Coefficient Between Craniovertebral Angle Measured by APECS Mobile Application and Lumbar Arrow Measured by Spine3D LiDAR
Tidsramme: single assessment session at enrollment
The Pearson correlation coefficient will be calculated between craniovertebral angle and lumbar arrow. Craniovertebral angle will be measured in degrees using the APECS mobile application. Lumbar arrow will be measured in millimeters using the Spine3D LiDAR system by Sensor Medica. The correlation coefficient is unitless.
single assessment session at enrollment
Correlation Coefficient Between Craniovertebral Angle Measured by APECS Mobile Application and Trunk Inclination Measured by Spine3D LiDAR
Tidsramme: single assessment session at enrollment
The Pearson correlation coefficient will be calculated between craniovertebral angle and trunk inclination. Craniovertebral angle will be measured in degrees using the APECS mobile application. Trunk inclination will be measured in degrees using the Spine3D LiDAR system by Sensor Medica. The correlation coefficient is unitless.
single assessment session at enrollment

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Sponsor

Deraya University

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Studer hoveddatoer

Studiestart (Faktiske)

5. juni 2025

Primær fullføring (Faktiske)

5. mai 2026

Studiet fullført (Faktiske)

5. mai 2026

Datoer for studieregistrering

Først innsendt

1. juni 2026

Først innsendt som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

4. juni 2026

Først lagt ut (Faktiske)

8. juni 2026

Oppdateringer av studieposter

Sist oppdatering lagt ut (Faktiske)

8. juni 2026

Siste oppdatering sendt inn som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

4. juni 2026

Sist bekreftet

1. juni 2026

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Begreper knyttet til denne studien

Nøkkelord

Andre studie-ID-numre

  • FHP-LPA-Smartphone-2025

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