Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Exercise Training Delivered Through Telerehabilitation on Text Neck Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
Karabuk University
Collaborating Sponsors:
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
Conditions:
Text Neck Syndrome
Telerehabilitation
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-24 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
To compare the effectiveness of telerehabilitation exercise program with that of supervised in-person physiotherapy in improving neck muscle endurance, pain intensity, and functional disability in uni...
Detailed Description
Introduction Text Neck Syndrome, also known as turtle neck posture, is a repetitive stress injury of the neck associated with prolonged use of handheld electronic devices that disrupts cervical spine...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Eligibility Criteria
- Participants will be eligible for inclusion if they meet all of the following criteria:
- Are between 18 and 24 years of age.
- Report smartphone use exceeding 3 hours per day.
- Present with at least three of the following symptoms:
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Upper back pain
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Tingling or numbness in the hands
- All participants will be screened for eligibility by a licensed physiotherapist, and only those who meet all inclusion and none of the exclusion criteria will be randomized.
Exclusion
- Participants will be excluded if they meet any of the following criteria:
- Have a known orthopedic or neurological condition.
- Have a history of recent cervical or spinal surgery.
- Have a diagnosed psychiatric disorder.
- Have any medical contraindication to performing physical activity or exercise.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 23 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 26 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
31 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07200752
Start Date
April 23 2025
End Date
August 26 2025
Last Update
October 7 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Karabuk University
Karabük, Karabük Province, Turkey (Türkiye), 78050