Effect of Virtual Reality in Adolescents With Thoracic Hyperkyphosis

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age13-18
SponsorCairo University

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Adolescents with a kyphosis angle >40°.

Aged 13 to 18 years.

Normal body mass index range

Disqualifiers

Adolescents who cannot understand or follow instructions.

Congenital spinal deformities.

Developmental disorders.

Adolescent athletes.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • comprehensive corrective exercise program
  • Virtual reality-based posture training

Treatment groups

46 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators