Can a simple tool beat neck pain from screen time?
NCT ID NCT07450261
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two treatments for text neck syndrome—a painful condition from looking down at phones or computers for hours. 48 office workers aged 25-50 will receive either instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization or isometric strengthening exercises for 4 weeks. The goal is to see which approach better reduces pain and improves neck movement and daily function.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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48 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Apr 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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- Ages
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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: Participant will be diagnose by consultant neurologist at DHQ sheikhupura on the bases of following criteria : * Workers with Text Neck Syndrome diagnosed via Forward head Posture (through measuring craniovertebral angle) \<50° * Age group between 25-50 year, both genders, using digital gadgets like (computer, laptop and mobile) for more than 4 hours * Experiencing neck pain either radiating or not * Exhibit forward head posture habits * Muscle weakness and NDI score is between 5-24, NPRS score above 3 and having informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Person having history of trauma * Pregnant, using neck support gadgets * Neck surgery, cervical radiculopathy * Currently having fever and infection * Myelopathy and not informed consent
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Health Sciences Lahore,Pakistan
Lahore, Punjab Province, 53700, Pakistan
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