Massage tool may fix 'text neck' and restore balance in smartphone users

NCT ID NCT07716137

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a technique called Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) can improve neck pain, balance, and coordination in young adults with 'text neck syndrome' from prolonged smartphone or computer use. Participants receive either IASTM plus standard physiotherapy or physiotherapy alone for 4 weeks. The goal is to see if IASTM helps the brain and body better sense and control neck position and movement.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) plus conventional physiotherapy
What this could lead to: If effective, IASTM could offer a non-drug way to reduce neck pain and improve balance and coordination in people with text neck syndrome.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with 66 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment is physical and may not work for all cases.

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TEXT NECK SYNDROME

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Railway General Hospital

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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