Play away the pain: fun games tested as remedy for 'Text Neck' in children

NCT ID NCT07578766

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

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether fun, structured games and posture exercises can reduce neck pain and improve posture in school children. About 90 kids with forward head posture and neck pain will be split into two groups: one does fun activities and posture exercises for 8 weeks, the other does simple neck exercises and continues normal school activities. The goal is to see if the fun program helps more than usual care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: fun game activities (structured program with warm-ups, posture exercises, interactive games, and breathing activities)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, enjoyable way to reduce neck pain and improve posture in school children without medication.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 90 children, so results may not apply to all kids. The exercises may not be more effective than normal activities.

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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.

NECK PAIN POSTURE DISORDERS IN CHILDREN

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Spirit School
RECRUITING

Sialkot, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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