Effects of Tele-rehabilitation Versus Supervised Rehabilitation Among Computer Users With Non-specific Neck Pain

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Conditions studied: Non Specific Neck Pain

In brief

The current study is a single-blinded, two-arm parallel-group randomized controlled trial involving 62 participants with non-specific neck pain among computer users. The trial aims to compare the effects of tele-rehabilitation and supervised rehabilitation on neck pain, disability, and exercise adherence. Both groups will receive the same structured exercise program along with postural correction instructions. The tele-rehabilitation group will perform exercises remotely with digital guidance, reminders, and follow-ups, while the supervised group will receive in-clinic physiotherapy sessions under professional supervision. Interventions will be carried out three times per week for a duration of six weeks, with each session lasting approximately 40 minutes. Outcome measures will include neck pain (VAS), neck disability (NDI), and exercise adherence (ATEMPT tool).Assessments will be conducted at baseline and at the end of treatment at 8th week.The study will be conducted at the Physical Therapy Department of Sehat Medical Complex Lake City, and the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital. The hypothesis is that tele-rehabilitation will be more effective than supervised rehabilitation in reducing neck pain and disability, and may result in better exercise adherence due to its convenience and accessibility.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07556705

Run by

Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences

People needed

62

Starts

2026-05-01

Expected to finish

2026-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-29

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 35. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 18-35 years.
• Neck pain that worsens with movement in at-least one direction
• Computer users with neck pain for at-least 12 weeks
• Neck pain with Visual Analog score of 3 to 8 out of 10
• Participants with forward head posture (FHP)
• Working >35h per week at a desk or computer in a sedentary manner

You may not qualify if…

• Individuals with any neurological or vascular disease
• A history of shoulder or spine injuries or surgeries
• Participants with history of regular participation or training programs
• Participants with body mass index over 30
• Participants having undergone physical therapy or other medical treatments for neck pain in the previous 6 months

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