Status:

RECRUITING

Acute Effects of Myofascial Release in Individuals With Text Neck Syndrome

Lead Sponsor:

Karabuk University

Conditions:

Text Neck Posture

Neck Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-40 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate the acute effects of myofascial release therapy on neck pain, functional status, and cervical range of motion in individuals diagnosed with Text Neck Syndrome (TNS). Tex...

Detailed Description

Text Neck Syndrome (TNS) is a repetitive stress injury caused by prolonged forward head posture, often due to extended use of mobile phones, tablets, and computers. The increasing prevalence of this p...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Aged between 18 and 40 years (inclusive)
  • Uses a mobile device for ≥3 hours/day
  • Reports at least 3 out of the following 6 symptoms associated with Text Neck Syndrome (TNS):
  • Neck pain Shoulder pain Back pain Headache Insomnia Numbness/tingling in hands
  • Voluntarily agrees to participate and provides informed consent

Exclusion

  • History of congenital, traumatic, or surgical pathology affecting the cervical -------spine or shoulder region
  • Neurological disorders that cause headaches (e.g., migraines due to underlying neurological conditions)
  • Presence of inflammatory, infectious spinal diseases, or diagnosed spinal deformities
  • Received trigger point injections in the cervical region within the past 6 months

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 10 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06991387

Start Date

May 10 2025

End Date

August 1 2025

Last Update

June 5 2025

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Karabük University

Karabük, Karabük Province, Turkey (Türkiye), 78050