Acute Effects of Myofascial Release in Individuals With Text Neck Syndrome
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Conditions studied: Text Neck Posture, Neck Pain, Myofascial Release Technique
In brief
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). Text Neck Syndrome is increasingly prevalent due to excessive use of smartphones and other digital devices, particularly among young adults. The intervention will consist of a single session of standardized myofascial release techniques applied to the cervical and thoracic regions. The primary outcome will be neck pain intensity measured using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-11), while secondary outcomes will include cervical range of motion and the modified Neck Disability Index (NDI). Assessments will be performed immediately before and after the intervention. The study will be conducted with volunteer participants between the ages of 18 and 40, who use mobile devices for more than 3 hours per day and meet the diagnostic criteria for TNS
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06991387
- Run by
- Karabuk University
- People needed
- 20
- Starts
- 2025-05-10
- Expected to finish
- 2025-08-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-06-05
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 40. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- 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
You may not qualify if…
- 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
Where it is running
- Karabük University — Karabük, Karabük Province, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)
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