Desk jockeys rejoice: eye workouts may soothe aching necks
NCT ID NCT07453654
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether eye exercises, alone or combined with gentle neck self-massage, can reduce pain and improve daily life for office workers with neck pain. 66 participants will be split into three groups and followed for 6 weeks. The goal is to find simple, drug-free ways to ease discomfort without needing a doctor.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 66 people
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- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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25 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Office workers aged 25-50 years. * Desk-based work for ≥6 months. * Computer use ≥4 hours/day, ≥5 days/week. * Mechanical neck pain (recurrent in the last 3 months or chronic ≥4 weeks). Exclusion Criteria: * History of cervical fracture/trauma or cervical surgery. * Neurological deficit (e.g., radiculopathy/myelopathy) or vestibular disorder. * Cervical disc herniation, fibromyalgia, or rheumatologic disease. * Significant visual disorder/strabismus or conditions affecting oculomotor/vestibulo-ocular function. * Participation in a neck/eye exercise program within the last 6 months. * Regular use of analgesics or muscle relaxants. * Pregnancy. * Hemophilia or bleeding/coagulation disorders.
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