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Simple neck exercises may ease headaches in Smartphone-Addicted teens

NCT ID NCT07354776

Symptom relief Sponsor: Khyber Medical University Peshawar Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests whether a one-month program of isometric neck exercises and posture advice can reduce cervicogenic headaches, stress, and sleep problems in 44 adolescents aged 13-19 who use smartphones at least 4 hours daily. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the exercise program or basic posture advice alone. The researchers will measure changes in headache impact, neck disability, and blood markers of stress and brain health.

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Active substance
isometric neck exercises and posture advice
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce headaches and stress in teens who use smartphones a lot.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises require commitment, and benefits may be modest.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

44 people

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Started

Jun 2025

Finished

Aug 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 24 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescents aged 1 to 24 years. * Smartphone addiction, defined as using a smartphone for ≥4 hours per day. * A confirmed diagnosis of Cervicogenic Headache (CGH), as determined by a positive Cervical Flexion-Rotation Test (CFRT) performed by a physical therapist. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of other primary headache disorders (e.g., migraine, tension-type headache, cluster headache) or sinusitis. * Presence of fever, cranial tumors, meningitis, or subarachnoid hemorrhage. * Known carotid or vertebral artery dysfunction. * Significant use of other screened devices (e.g., tablets, laptops) that would confound the primary exposure. * History of prior neck injuries or cervical fractures. * Any medical condition that renders the individual unfit to participate in a moderate exercise program. * Presence of photophobia or phonophobia. * Current drug addiction. * Extreme, uncorrectable vision issues (Snellen chart score worse than 20/200 in either eye).

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Conditions

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Parasomnias Post-Traumatic Headache sleep disorder

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Cervicogenic headache Sleep disturbance Stress

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institute of Basic Medical Sciences (IBMS), Khyber Medical University

    Peshawar, KPK, 25100, Pakistan

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