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The Effect of Postural Correction On Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2024-08-21
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
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) as well as the quality of life of patients afflicated with this disease. The main questions this study aims to answer is: 1. Do postural correctional exercises reduce the symptoms of GERD? 2. Do postural correctional exercises improve the quality of life of individuals afflicted with GERD? The experimental group in this study will undergo real postural correctional exercises whereas the control group will undergo sham postural correctional interventions and then the two groups will be compared post-treatment based on GERD severity of symptoms as well as quality of life of the patients afflicted with GERD.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Effect of Postural Correction On Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 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).
You will not qualify if you...
- Individuals with recent spinal surgery.
- Recent spinal trauma in the thoracic or lumbar regions.
- A score less than 8 on the Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD (FSSG).
- No associated thoracic or thoracolumbar deformity or abnormal alignment.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Beirut Arab University
Beirut, Lebanon, 0000
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Research Team
A
Ahmed M ElMelhat, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
FACTORIAL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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