Can skater and sprinter moves straighten out text neck?
NCT ID NCT07812909
First seen Sep 10, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Researchers at the University of Faisalabad are testing whether a movement program called Coordinated Locomotor Training can ease pain and improve posture in adults with text neck syndrome. The program uses sprinter and skater style movement patterns to retrain muscles that support the neck and shoulders. Fifty adults aged 25 to 45 who spend at least four to six hours a day on devices will join. Half will receive the training for eight weeks, and half will get lifestyle and ergonomic advice only. The team will measure pain, neck angle, muscle activation, and quality of life.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Coordinated Locomotor Training using sprinter and skater movement patterns
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a low-cost exercise option for people whose neck pain and posture problems come from long hours on phones and computers.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is small and short, so any benefit may not last or may not apply to everyone. Exercise can also cause temporary soreness.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Finished
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Aug 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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25 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants who meeted the following criteria, eligible for inclusion in the study: * Age between 25 and 45 years (both male and female participants). * Diagnosed with Clinical signs of Text Neck Syndrome (TNS) * Forward head posture (measured using craniovertebral angle (CVA)). * Rounded shoulders and scapular elevation (measured via postural assessment) * History of at least 4 - 6 hours of computer or mobile device use daily for 6 months or more * Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) score between 3 and 6 (indicating moderate pain) * Craniovertebral Angle of less than 50°, indicating significant postural deviation * Willingness to provide informed consent and participate in the intervention protocol for 8 weeks. * Participants must be able to commit to completing the 8 week intervention, including in person sessions and home exercises. Exclusion Criteria: Participants were excluded from the study if they meet any of the following criteria * Previous surgery, history of cervical or shoulder surgery, or any major trauma to the neck or shoulder region * Reported neurological or vestibular disorders, any condition affecting posture or balance, such as neurological disorders, vestibular impairments, or dizziness (e.g., vertigo, balance dysfunction) * Reported congenital spinal deformities, diagnosis of congenital spinal deformities such as scoliosis, torticollis, or kyphosis that could interfere with postural assessment or training * Participation in other rehabilitation programs current participation in another rehabilitation program focused on posture correction, neck pain, or musculoskeletal disorders during the study period * Female participants who are pregnant or have medical contraindications to moderate physical exercise * Individuals with serious cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, or neurological diseases that might contraindicate participation in moderate physical activity (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, severe heart disease, or cancer) * Individuals with a pain level greater than 6 on the NPRS or those with significant functional disability in the neck and upper back, which might impede their participation in the intervention.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Faisalabad
Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 0092, Pakistan
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