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Massage gun vs. hands: which eases 'Text Neck' pain best?

NCT ID NCT07705711

Symptom relief Sponsor: Toros University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares the immediate effects of traditional hands-on massage and percussive massage (using a TheraGun device) on neck pain, flexibility, and satisfaction in young adults with text neck syndrome. Participants are university students aged 18–30 who use mobile devices heavily and report symptoms like neck pain, headaches, or shoulder pain. The goal is to see which approach provides faster relief and better mobility.

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Active substance
classical massage and percussive massage (TheraGun)
What this could lead to
If one method proves more effective, it could offer a simple, at-home option for managing text neck pain without medication.
What could go wrong
This is a small, short-term study with only 34 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The effects measured are immediate, not long-term.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 34 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * University students aged between 18 and 30 years. * Willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent. * Have been using a mobile device for at least 1 year. * Have no communication impairments. * Use a mobile device for at least 3 hours per day. * Report at least three of the six core symptoms of Mobile Neck Syndrome (MNS): neck pain, upper back pain, shoulder pain, headache, insomnia, and tingling or numbness in the hands. * Have a Neck Disability Index (NDI) score of 10 or higher. Exclusion Criteria: * History of generalized joint disorders affecting the head, neck, or shoulder region. * History of radiotherapy involving the head, neck, or shoulder region. * History of surgery involving the head or neck region. * Diagnosis of cervical disc herniation, cervical radiculopathy, or cervical myelopathy. * History of inflammatory, neuromuscular, or congenital disorders affecting the head or neck region. * Presence of a metal implant in the treatment area. * Current use of analgesics, muscle relaxants, anticoagulants, or other medications that may influence the study outcomes. * History of systemic disease. * Receipt of any treatment targeting the cervical region within the previous 3 months. * Pregnancy.

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Conditions

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Neck Pain Pain

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Text neck syndrome

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