NCT07435519

Effects of Klapp Method in Upper Cross Syndrome Patients

Effects of Klapp Method on Posture, Craniovertebral Angle and Disability in Upper Cross Syndrome Patients

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 40 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study was conducted to determine the effects of Klapp Method on posture, craniovertebral angle and disability in upper cross syndrome patients.

Conditions

• Upper Cross Syndrome

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Klapp Method	Klapp Method: 3 sessions/week for 6 weeks Four-point walk followed by two-point walk \& back walk Breathing exercise from a kneeling position Simple bounce glide with simultaneous breathing Bunny hop Breathing exercise from a quadrupedal position: Greetings
OTHER	Conventional treatment	Conventional Physical Therapy Treatment : 3 sessions/week for 6 weeks Hot pack 10 min Stretching exercises for Levator scapulae 3 sets for 30 sec hold each. Upper trapezius 3 sets for 30 sec hold each. Pectoralis stretches: 3 sets for 30 sec hold each. Strengthening was given to : Upper, Middle and Lower Trapezius: 10 repetitions 3 sets. Serratus anterior: 10 repetitions and 3 sets. Infraspinatus: 10 repetitions 3 sets. Deep neck flexors: 30 seconds hold 3 sets.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-02-01
• Primary completion: 2026-11-18
• Completion: 2026-11-18
• First posted: 2026-02-27
• Last updated: 2026-02-27

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan