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Could a simple massage tool boost the benefits of posture exercises?

NCT ID NCT07702604

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at whether adding instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) — a type of massage using special tools — to a corrective exercise program can improve neck movement, strength, and posture in people with Upper-Crossed Syndrome. Upper-Crossed Syndrome is a common postural problem involving a forward head and rounded shoulders, often causing neck pain. The trial will compare two groups: one doing exercises alone and one doing exercises plus IASTM, over six weeks.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) plus a Comprehensive Corrective Exercise Program (CCEP)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a more effective non-drug treatment for Upper-Crossed Syndrome, reducing neck pain and improving posture.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The added benefit of IASTM over exercise alone may be small or absent.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Neck Pain oculocerebral hypopigmentation syndrome of Preus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

POSTURAL DYSFUNCTION UPPER CROSSED SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 53400, Pakistan

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