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Massage tool boosts posture fix in young adults
NCT ID NCT07607405
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding a massage-like treatment (instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization) to standard posture exercises could quickly improve forward head posture in young adults. 45 people aged 18-25 with forward head posture took part. They were split into three groups: one got the massage tool plus exercises, one got exercises only, and one got no treatment. The researchers measured head angle, neck movement accuracy, and muscle endurance right after a single session.
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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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45 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2024
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- 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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18 to 25 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 18-25 years * Presence of forward head posture * Provision of written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of any disease or surgical procedure affecting cervical or thoracic posture * Any health condition preventing completion of the assessments
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Izmir, 35340, Turkey (Türkiye)
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