Eyeball Exercises and Cervical Stabilization in Text Neck Syndrome
Enrolling by invitation · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Text Neck Syndrome
In brief
The prolonged use of electronic devices in the population nowadays contributes to the development of various musculoskeletal disorders affecting the neck. One such condition is the Text neck syndrome characterized by neck pain and muscular imbalance in the region as well as development of forward head posture. Some additional symptoms include headaches, impaired range of motion and eye strain. Eyeball exercises have been shown to improve symptoms of neck pain, and cervical stabilization has demonstrated positive effects on the deep cervical flexors, thereby improving forward head posture and other neck-associated symptoms. However, the combined effect of these two interventions has not been studied to treat text neck syndrome before. The primary outcome measures include the pain measured through Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and pain pressure threshold (algometer), whereas the secondary outcome measures include the craniovertebral angle (CVA) and functional disability measured through neck disability index (NDI).
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07684183
- Run by
- University of Lahore
- People needed
- 74
- Starts
- 2025-11-15
- Expected to finish
- 2026-09-15
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-07-27
Who can join
Age: 25 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Neck Disability Index (NDI) scoring: >5 and <24
- Duration of screen usage: 4-6 hours/day
- Pain: ranging from mild - moderate 4-7 Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
You may not qualify if…
- Already undergoing physical therapy
- Cervical trauma, radiculopathy, pregnancy, malignancies, torticollis, herniation, stenosis, osteoporosis, etc
- Diagnosed with a CNS abnormality
Where it is running
- The University of Lahore Teaching Hospital — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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