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Effect of Virtual Reality in Adolescents With Thoracic Hyperkyphosis

No phase Interventional Adolescent Postural Kyphosis Thoracic Kyphosis

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: comprehensive corrective exercise program, Virtual reality-based posture training.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Adolescent Postural Kyphosis, Thoracic Kyphosis. Basic parameters: 13 years — 18 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
Egypt
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Official title

Effect of Virtual Reality on Kyphotic Angle and Quality of Life in Adolescents With Thoracic Hyperkyphosis

Overview

The study aims to: 1. Investigate the effect of virtual reality on kyphotic angle in adolescents with thoracic hyperkyphosis. 2. Investigate the effect of virtual reality on quality of life in adolescents with thoracic hyperkyphosis. 3. Investigate the effect of virtual reality on the enjoyment level in adolescents with thoracic hyperkyphosis.

Detailed description

The adolescent period is marked by rapid physical changes that increase vulnerability to poor posture, potentially leading to chronic pain and spinal deformities in adulthood. High prevalence rates of incorrect posture (65%) necessitate early diagnosis and intervention, including suitable treatment and rehabilitation programs. Traditional physiotherapy techniques often struggle with adolescent engagement, prompting exploration of VR-based exercise therapy, which has demonstrated improved user adherence and effectiveness in addressing postural disorders. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of VR training on the kyphotic angle in adolescents with thoracic hyperkyphosis, presenting a novel therapeutic strategy that enhances adherence among those resistant to conventional methods.

Interventions

  • Other comprehensive corrective exercise program
    treatment will last for 40-50 minutes, 3 days a week for 12 weeks Exercises will include: * Chin tuck * Stretching of neck extensor muscles * Stretching of pectoral muscle groups in standing and supine positions * T, Y, W and I exercises in a prone position. * Postural perception training (PPT) * Thoracic self-mobilization
  • Device Virtual reality-based posture training
    Meta Quest 3 is an Mixed Reality headset providing augmented reality and virtual reality capabilities, allowing users to engage in both physical and virtual environments. Participants will play the "Totally Basketball" game, which promotes upper body engagement and postural correction through movements focusing on cervical retraction, scapular stabilization, and thoracic extension. The virtual reality sessions will last 20 minutes, scheduled after 30 to 45 minutes of conventional exercises, thre

Primary outcome measures

  • assessment of Kyphotic Angle [Time frame: At baseline and after 12 weeks]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
  • assessment of Quality of Life [Time frame: At baseline and after 12 weeks]
  • assessment of Participant Enjoyment [Time frame: At baseline and after 12 weeks]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

Participants must meet all the following conditions:

  • Adolescents with a kyphosis angle >40°.
  • Aged 13 to 18 years.
  • Normal body mass index range

Exclusion criteria

Participants who met one of the following criteria will be excluded:

  • Adolescents who cannot understand or follow instructions.
  • Congenital spinal deformities.
  • Developmental disorders.
  • Adolescent athletes.
  • Neurological, musculoskeletal, and cardiopulmonary diseases.
  • Vision or hearing impairments.
  • Medical conditions hindering physical activity

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: No

Study design

Allocation
Randomized
Model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Single blind
Primary purpose
Treatment

Study locations

Egypt · 1 center
  • out-patient clinic, faculty of physical therapy, Cairo university — Cairo

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07739082 · Yassen_Phd

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗