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Breathing your way to better posture: a new trial tests a simple fix for 'Tech Neck'

NCT ID NCT07721389

Disease control Sponsor: Istinye University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates whether dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) breathing and myofascial release can improve forward head posture and reduce neck pain in university students aged 18 to 28. Participants will be assigned to one of three groups: DNS breathing plus conventional exercises, myofascial release plus conventional exercises, or conventional exercises alone. Over six weeks, researchers will measure changes in head and shoulder angles, pain levels, and quality of life to see which approach works best.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dynamic neuromuscular stabilization breathing and myofascial release
What this could lead to
If effective, these techniques could offer simple, drug-free ways to correct poor posture and ease neck pain in young adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to older adults or people with more severe posture problems.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2025

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 28 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: University student aged 18 to 28 years Presence of forward head posture confirmed by photogrammetric assessment Mild to moderate cervical pain (VAS score between 0 and 6) Voluntary agreement to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: History of cervical spine surgery Presence of neurological disorders Diagnosis of cervical disc herniation Severe musculoskeletal pain (VAS ≥ 7)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Neck Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Forward head posture

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • İstinye University, Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi -İSÜFİZYOTEM

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)

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