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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
128 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2025-06-01
2026-06-01
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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The PHAS was developed to systematically evaluate individuals' postural awareness and habits in daily life, focusing on factors that contribute to poor posture and spinal alignment. The scale assesses dimensions such as postural habits, awareness of posture-disturbing factors, positional awareness, and ergonomic considerations. However, its psychometric properties, particularly reliability in hyperkyphotic patients, have not yet been established.
This observational, cross-sectional methodological study will employ standardized psychometric methods to analyze the internal consistency and test-retest reliability of the PHAS. The scale's ability to produce stable and consistent results over time will be tested through repeated administration. Additionally, concurrent validity will be examined by comparing PHAS scores with the Kyphosis-Specific Spinal Appearance Questionnaire (KSSA), which measures patients' perception of their spinal deformity.
The findings will provide valuable insights into the scale's utility for clinical and research purposes. Establishing PHAS as a reliable tool could allow physiotherapists, ergonomists, and healthcare professionals to objectively assess postural habits and awareness, design personalized rehabilitation programs, and monitor treatment outcomes. Furthermore, the scale could be integrated into preventive strategies aimed at improving postural control and spinal health in both clinical practice and community settings.
Research Team:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Zengin Alpözgen (Principal Investigator) PhD. PT Kübra Kardeş (Istinye University) MSc PT Selin Uz Tunçay (Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa) MSc PT Merve Koyuncu Cenikli (Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa)
Conditions
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Study Design
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CROSS_SECTIONAL
Study Groups
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Hyperkyphosis Group
Participants diagnosed with postural hyperkyphosis completing the PHAS and KSSA for reliability analysis.
PHAS Assessment
Participants will complete the Postural Habits and Awareness Scale (PHAS) to assess postural awareness and habits. The scale will be administered twice, two weeks apart, to evaluate reliability.
Interventions
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PHAS Assessment
Participants will complete the Postural Habits and Awareness Scale (PHAS) to assess postural awareness and habits. The scale will be administered twice, two weeks apart, to evaluate reliability.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Diagnosed with postural hyperkyphosis (Cobb angle ≥ 50° confirmed by clinical and radiological evaluation)
* Ability to perform daily activities independently
* Voluntary participation and signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
* Kyphosis due to severe osteoporosis or pathological fractures
* Diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis or other inflammatory spinal diseases
* Functional limitations due to acute or chronic pain
* Previous postural awareness training or spinal rehabilitation within the last 6 months
* Cognitive impairment or severe psychiatric disorder preventing independent questionnaire completion
8 Years
65 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Ayse Zengin Alpozgen
Assoc. Prof.
Principal Investigators
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Ayşe Zengin Alpözgen, Assoc. Prof.
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Locations
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Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Other Identifiers
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Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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