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Effect of Myofascial Release Therapy on University Students With Text Neck Syndrome.

NCT07444112 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 62

Last updated 2026-03-02

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to determine the effectiveness of myofascial release therapy in university students with text neck syndrome as prolonged smartphone and digital gadgets use has been associated with neck pain, forward head posture, and increased perceived stress among young adults with screen time more than 3 hours. Participants will be randomly allocated into control group and intervention group and will be treated for 4 weeks. Clinical outcomes including neck pain, neck pain intensity, craniovertebral angle for posture assessment, and perceived stress levels will be measured at baseline and post-intervention. The study seeks to determine whether Myofascial Release Therapy acts as a non-invasive technique in improving musculoskeletal and psychosocial parameters related to text neck.

Conditions

  • Text Neck Syndrome

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Myofascial Release Therapy

Participants will receive Myofascial Release Therapy targeting neck and upper back muscles, 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks. This is a physical therapy intervention.

BEHAVIORAL

Standard Care (Treatment as Usual)

Participants will receive conventional physiotherapy including postural correction exercises, stretching of neck and upper back muscles, and ergonomic education. Outcomes will be measured after the intervention.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Health Sciences Lahore

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Zara Zahid, Doctor of Physical Therapy · University of Health Sciences Lahore

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
30 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-02-22
Primary Completion
2026-03-22
Completion
2026-04-05

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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