Text neck relief: simple massage technique tested in students

NCT ID NCT07444112

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether myofascial release therapy—a type of hands-on muscle treatment—can reduce neck pain, stress, and improve posture in university students with text neck syndrome. 62 participants will receive either the therapy or standard care for 4 weeks. Researchers will measure pain, stress levels, and head posture before and after treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Myofascial release therapy (a hands-on physical therapy technique)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-invasive way to reduce neck pain and stress from heavy phone use.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 62 students, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy may not outperform standard care.

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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.

TEXT NECK SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dr. Wajeeha Mahmood
RECRUITING

Lahore, Pakistan
Zara Zahid
RECRUITING

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54600, Pakistan

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