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New study compares muscle-balancing techniques for desk workers' neck and shoulder pain

NCT ID NCT07372391

Symptom relief Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two treatments for upper cross syndrome, a common muscle imbalance from poor posture. Sixty adults with neck, shoulder, or upper back pain and fatigue took part. One group used Janda's approach (stretching tight muscles and strengthening weak ones), while the other used instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) plus heat and TENS. The goal was to see which better reduced pain, fatigue, and improved posture.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

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Started

Jul 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

19 to 44 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants aged between 19-44 years (Adults), both genders * Pectoralis major and Upper trapezius tightness, Serratus anterior and Lower trapezius weakness * Forward Head Posture (developed within 6 weeks or more than 3 months) * Reported neck, upper back, or shoulder pain or discomfort * Pain 5 or above on NPRS for at least 3 months * Fatigue score of 4 or above on Fatigue Severity Scale Exclusion Criteria: * Congenital anomalies * Thoracic Outlet Syndrome * Inflammatory disorders * Headache due to any cause (migraine, disc bulge) * Postural defects (Torticollis, Scoliosis) * Malignancy * Fracture of cervical spine and clavicle

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Conditions

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Fatigue oculocerebral hypopigmentation syndrome of Preus Pain

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Upper cross syndrome

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Biological and Applied Sciences, Lahore

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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