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Which exercise fixes 'Text Neck' best? a Head-to-Head trial

NCT ID NCT07622979

Disease control Sponsor: University of Faisalabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This trial compares two exercise programs—Blackburn and Egoscue—to see which better improves forward head posture and reduces neck pain. Adults aged 25 to 45 with moderate to severe forward head posture and neck disability will be randomly assigned to one of the two exercise groups. Both groups also receive standard treatments like heat therapy and gentle neck exercises. The study measures changes in head angle, pain levels, and neck function over 8 weeks.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Blackburn exercises and Egoscue exercises
What this could lead to
If one exercise method proves more effective, it could offer a better non-drug option for improving posture and reducing neck pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 28 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises may not work for all individuals.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

About 28 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

May 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

25 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

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: * Age range: 25 to 45 years (Mahmoud et al., 2019). * Individuals demonstrating a Craniovertebral Angle between 30 and 45 degrees. * Individuals reporting pain levels classified as moderate to severe on the NPRS. * Individuals demonstrating moderate to severe disability as measured by the Neck Disability Index. * Both male and female participants will be considered eligible. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals currently receiving any physical therapy intervention targeting the neck or shoulder regions. * Individuals utilizing cervical or lumbar orthotic devices. * Individuals taking prescribed pain medications. * Individuals with a formally diagnosed psychological condition. * Any recent bone fracture. * Any recently sustained trauma or injury. * Formally diagnosed neurological signs or symptoms. * Burns or open wounds. * Formally diagnosed vestibular pathology.

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Forward head posture

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Anas Iqbal Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre, Khadija tul Zahra Physiotherapy Centre

    Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 38000, Pakistan

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