NCT07068360

Development and Validation of MPF to Prevent and Mitigate Postural Hyperkyphosis in Postmenopausal Women

Development and Validation of a Multimodal Physiotherapy Framework to Prevent and Mitigate Postural Hyperkyphosis in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 72 (actual)
• Sponsor: Superior University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 35 Years – 70 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Postural hyperkyphosis is common in postmenopausal women and leads to spinal dysfunction, pain, impaired balance, and increased fall risk. This study aims to develop and validate a multimodal physiotherapy framework to prevent and manage hyperkyphosis in this population. A randomized controlled trial will be conducted at Allied Hospital with 72 postmenopausal women aged 40-75 years, divided into intervention (multimodal physiotherapy with conventional care) and control (conventional care only) groups.

Detailed description

The intervention includes strength, flexibility, postural correction, and balance training. The primary outcome is the change in Cobb's angle measured via radiographs; secondary outcomes include functional mobility and balance assessments using the Timed Up and Go Test, Berg Balance Scale, and Functional Reach Test. Data will be analyzed using SPSS v26. The study is expected to show significant improvements in spinal alignment, strength, balance, and reduced fall risk. The framework may offer a cost-effective, evidence-based approach for clinical and community rehabilitation

Conditions

• Hyperkyphosis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
COMBINATION_PRODUCT	Strength Training +Postural Correction Exercises + Balance Training +Flexibility Exercises	Interventions details (Group A) Strength Training Postural Correction Exercises Balance Training Exercises Flexibility Exercises:
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST	Standard Intervention (Control Group)	The control group will receive standard physiotherapy for postural hyperkyphosis. The standard intervention will consist of: Postural education: Educating participants on proper posture, body mechanics, and ergonomics in daily activities. Basic stretching exercises targeting the thoracic spine and back muscles. Recommendations for low-impact aerobics activities (e.g., walking or cycling) to promote overall healthThe standard intervention will be delivered over the same 12-week period, with two sessions per week. This group will not receive the integrated multimodal framework with strength training, postural correction, balance training, and flexibility exercises that the experimental group receives. Duration and Frequency

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-04-17
• Primary completion: 2025-12-01
• Completion: 2026-06-01
• First posted: 2025-07-16
• Last updated: 2025-07-16

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan