U.S., Feb. 28 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07441213) titled 'Viscous Elastic Properties of Superficial Back Muscles in Individuals With Hyperkyphosis' on Feb. 18.
Brief Summary: Thoracic hyperkyphosis is a common spinal deformity that may alter the biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of trunk muscles. This comparative study aims to investigate differences in the mechanical properties of selected back and chest muscles between individuals with hyperkyphosis and healthy controls.
A total of 88 participants will be categorized based on thoracic kyphosis angle (>=50deg hyperkyphosis; <50deg control). The kyphosis angle will be measured using a flexible ruler method. Muscle tone, stiffness,...