NCT07052552

Adding Ujjayi Pranayama to Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment on Pulmonary Functions and Functional Capacity in College Students With Upper Cross Syndrome

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (actual)
• Sponsor: Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan · Academic / Other
• Sex: Male
• Age: 20 Years – 29 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

With the advent of the Internet, mobile phones and other electronic devices have become an integral component in everyone's lives, especially students, whether it is to attend classes, make purchases, conduct transactions, or have social interactions . The continuous use of these electronic devices can easily result in abnormal postures . Upper crossed syndrome (UCS) is one of the most frequently cited complications with modern technological life, which is characterized by weakened middle and lower trapezius, scalenes, deep cervical flexors and serratus anterior at the same time as the rhomboids, as well as tightness in the upper trapezius, pectoralis minor and major and levator scapulae muscles . It mainly leads to muscle imbalances, which eventually manifest in both tonic and phasic muscles

Conditions

• Osteopathic Manipulation
• Ujjayi Pranayama
• Upper Cross Syndrome

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	osteopathic manipulative tratment only	focuses on restoring proper muscle balance and joint mechanics through techniques that address the shortened, tight muscles and the lengthened, weak muscles characteristic of the syndrome
OTHER	ujjayi pranayama and osteopathic manipulative treatment	Ujjayi pranayama, often called "ocean breath," can be a helpful practice for individuals with Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS) by promoting relaxation and improving breath control. While not a direct cure, it can alleviate some symptoms and improve overall posture and body awareness. Osteopathic manipulative treatment focuses on restoring proper muscle balance and joint mechanics through techniques that address the shortened, tight muscles and the lengthened, weak muscles characteristic of the syndrome

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-08-01
• Primary completion: 2025-09-30
• Completion: 2025-10-01
• First posted: 2025-07-04
• Last updated: 2025-11-19

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt