Status:
RECRUITING
The Effect of Postural Correction On Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Lead Sponsor:
Cairo University
Conditions:
Gastro Esophageal Reflux
Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The main aim of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of postural correctional exercises and interventions on the severity of symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD...
Detailed Description
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a disease that occurs when the normal physiological process termed gastroesophageal reflux (GER) begins to cause painful, harmful, or irritating signs and sym...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Ages between 18 and 60.
- Diagnosed with GERD by a primary medical doctor.
- Patients with a kyphosis angle greater than 30 degrees.
- A score of 8 or greater on the Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD (FSSG) which is considered positive.
Exclusion
- Individuals with recent spinal surgery.
- Recent spinal trauma in the thoracic or lumbar regions
- A score less than 8 on the FSSG
- Having no associated thoracic or thoracolumbar deformity or abnormal alignment.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06564558
Start Date
September 1 2024
End Date
September 1 2025
Last Update
August 21 2024
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Beirut Arab University
Beirut, Lebanon, 0000