How forward head posture links to neck pain
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at the connection between forward head posture (leaning your head forward) and cervical radiculopathy (nerve pain in the neck and arm). You may join if you are 18–35, use a smartphone for over 4 hours a day, and have a certain amount of forward head posture measured by a simple angle.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 to 35 years old
- Using a smartphone more than 4 hours each day
- Forward head posture with a specific angle (called craniovertebral angle) less than 49 degrees
- Body mass index (BMI) under 25
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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