Simple exercises may help desk workers beat neck pain
NCT ID NCT07480772
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether combining shoulder blade strengthening with core stability exercises can reduce neck pain in telephone operators who sit for long hours. Researchers will enroll 90 adults aged 20-60 with mild neck disability. Participants will perform supervised exercises to improve posture and reduce strain on the neck. The goal is to see if this approach decreases pain and improves daily function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- scapular muscle strengthening combined with core stabilization exercises
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a simple, drug-free exercise program to reduce neck pain and improve function in people with desk jobs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 90 participants. Results may not apply to all neck pain sufferers, and benefits may be modest or temporary.
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