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Eye exercises may ease screen strain linked to poor posture

NCT ID NCT06707766

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two approaches—oculomotor (eye movement) exercises and muscle energy technique—to reduce visual fatigue in 44 adults with forward head posture. Participants did the exercises for 4 weeks, 3 days a week. The goal was to see which method better improves eye strain, neck position, and body awareness. Results could help develop simple, drug-free ways to manage posture-related eye discomfort.

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Active substance
Oculomotor exercises and muscle energy technique
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward simple, non-drug exercises to reduce eye strain and neck discomfort in people with poor posture.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 44 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the exercises may not work for all types of visual fatigue.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

44 people

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Started

Nov 2024

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 20-50 years * Both Male and Female * Diagnosed patients of Forward head posture, Craniovertebral Angle less than 50 degree. * Patients having Asthenopia survey questionnaire (ASQ-17) score of 13 or higher. Exclusion Criteria: * Participant failing to fall in this category would be excluded of the study. * Pre-existing medical conditions that cause visual issues such as conjunctivitis, cataract, Strabismus anomaly, glaucoma and those undergoing any eye treatment. * Any previous neck and Eye surgery. * Cervical conditions such as cervical radiculopathy, non-specific neck pain, and TMJ dysfunction that cause visual disturbances.

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Conditions

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asthenopia

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Forward head posture Visual fatigue

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Capital Diagnostic Center Islamabad

    Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan

  • Care plus Medical Center

    Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan

  • National Institute of Rehabilitation

    Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan

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