Acute Effects of Myofascial Release in Individuals With Text Neck Syndrome
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-40
SponsorKarabuk University
About this trial
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
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Aged between 18 and 40 years (inclusive)
Uses a mobile device for ≥3 hours/day
Disqualifiers
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
Trial design
Design model
Single group
Treatments tested in this trial
Myofascial Release
Other interventionA single session of myofascial release techniques including Single Arm Pull, Lateral Neck Shoulder Release, Thoracic Transverse Release, and Anterior Cervical Release applied by a physiotherapist trained in manual therapy.
Treatment groups
20 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupGroup A: participants with text neck syndromeExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Numeric Rating Scale
Change in neck pain intensity using the 11-point NRS (0=no pain, 10=worst possible pain)
Time frame
Baseline and immediately post-treatment2
Cervical Range of Motion and joint position sense
Measured using a phone application (Clinometer) for flexion, extension, rotation, and lateral flexion
Time frame
Baseline and immediately post-treatmentSecondary outcomes
1
Modified Neck Disability Index
Assessment of disability related to neck pain (score range: 0-50)
Time frame
Baseline and immediately post-treatmentSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov