Simple muscle tricks may ease computer neck pain

NCT ID NCT06918535

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

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

Summary

This study tests whether two simple techniques—progressive muscle relaxation (tensing and relaxing muscles) and muscle energy technique (gentle muscle stretching)—can reduce neck pain and disability in people who use computers for 6+ hours daily. Sixty adults with chronic neck pain will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods for 12 sessions over 2 weeks. The goal is to see which approach better eases pain and improves movement.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique and Muscle Energy Technique
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward simple, drug-free exercises to reduce neck pain and disability in people who sit at computers for long hours.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants and a short 2-week follow-up. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits might be modest or temporary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain Neck Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC NECK PAIN NECK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
RECRUITING

Karachi, Sindh, 74200, Pakistan

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