Simple neck exercises may ease headaches in Smartphone-Addicted teens

NCT ID NCT07354776

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Khyber Medical University Peshawar Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a one-month program of isometric neck exercises and posture advice can reduce cervicogenic headaches, stress, and sleep problems in 44 adolescents aged 13-19 who use smartphones at least 4 hours daily. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the exercise program or basic posture advice alone. The researchers will measure changes in headache impact, neck disability, and blood markers of stress and brain health.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: isometric neck exercises and posture advice
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce headaches and stress in teens who use smartphones a lot.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises require commitment, and benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parasomnias Post-Traumatic Headache sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CERVICOGENIC HEADACHE SLEEP DISTURBANCE STRESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Institute of Basic Medical Sciences (IBMS), Khyber Medical University

Peshawar, KPK, 25100, Pakistan

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