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Phone nudges may beat ergonomic advice for office neck pain

NCT ID NCT07791706

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 28, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether an app that reminds office workers to take one-minute movement breaks can reduce neck pain and improve upper-back mobility better than conventional ergonomic education and twice-daily exercises. Participants with mild to moderate neck pain will follow one of the two approaches for six weeks. Researchers will measure neck pain, disability, mobility, muscle endurance, and work-related difficulties before and after the program.

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Active substance
App-based behavior nudging active breaks versus conventional ergonomic education and exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, practical way for office workers to reduce neck pain and improve upper-back mobility without needing extra equipment or time.
What could go wrong
The trial is small and early, so results may not apply to all office workers. Adherence to app reminders may be low, and the benefits might not last beyond the six-week program.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 64 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

25 to 50 weeks

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 25-50 years, employed in call-center or IT support roles for ≥30 hours per week. * Sub-acute or chronic non-specific neck and upper thoracic pain * Neck Disability Index (NDI) score ≥10/50 indicating mild to moderate disability. * Access to a smartphone compatible with the intervention app * Able to understand and follow app prompts in English/Urdu. Exclusion Criteria: * Specific neck pathology (cervical radiculopathy, myelopathy, fracture, malignancy, infection, or inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis). * Post-surgical conditions of the cervical or thoracic spine or shoulder within the past 6 months. * Severe thoracic kyphosis, scoliosis, or other structural spinal deformities interfering with movement assessment. * Pregnancy or conditions contraindicating light mobility exercises (e.g., vertigo, uncontrolled hypertension). * Ongoing structured physiotherapy or chiropractic management for neck or upper back pain. * Planned leave exceeding 2 consecutive weeks during the trial period.

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Conditions

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Neck Pain

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Neck pain musculoskeletal

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