Testing a measurement tool for rounded upper back
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study is testing how reliable a measurement tool (called PHAS) is for people with postural hyperkyphosis—a condition where the upper back is overly rounded. It may help researchers understand if this tool works well for people like you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 8 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with postural hyperkyphosis (a rounded upper back with a curve of at least 50 degrees).
- You can take care of your daily activities on your own.
- You do not have scoliosis or other spine deformities.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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