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Desk jockeys rejoice: simple exercises and tape may soothe aching necks

NCT ID NCT07486232

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul Rumeli University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 4-week program of postural exercises or kinesio taping can reduce chronic neck pain and improve balance and well-being in office workers who sit at desks for at least 6 hours a day. Forty participants will be split into three groups: exercise, taping, or no treatment. Researchers will measure pain, disability, balance, and quality of life before and after the program.

What this could mean

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Active substance
postural exercises and kinesio taping
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward simple, non-drug ways to manage chronic neck pain in desk workers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants and no blinding, so results may not apply widely. The interventions are low-risk but may not outperform no treatment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

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Expected to start

Jul 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

25 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Those who have had neck pain for at least 3 months, Those who have worked at a desk for at least 3 years, Those who work at a computer for at least 6 hours or more a day during working hours, Those who sign the voluntary consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who have received any physiotherapy program due to neck or back pain within the last 3 months, those with acute torticollis, those who have undergone cervical spine surgery, those with a history of fractures in the cervical vertebrae, those with conditions that will prevent evaluation or communication (such as cognitive problems), individuals with proven specific pathological conditions such as malignancy, fracture, systemic rheumatoid disease, or other musculoskeletal problems that may also affect the cervical region, such as impingement and thoracic outlet, those allergic to kinesiobands

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Conditions

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Motor Activity Neck Pain Pain

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Neck pain

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  • Istanbul Rumeli University

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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