Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Exercise Training Delivered Through Telerehabilitation on Text Neck Syndrome

Lead Sponsor:

Karabuk University

Collaborating Sponsors:

The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey

Conditions:

Text Neck Syndrome

Telerehabilitation

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-24 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

To compare the effectiveness of telerehabilitation exercise program with that of supervised in-person physiotherapy in improving neck muscle endurance, pain intensity, and functional disability in uni...

Detailed Description

Introduction Text Neck Syndrome, also known as turtle neck posture, is a repetitive stress injury of the neck associated with prolonged use of handheld electronic devices that disrupts cervical spine...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Eligibility Criteria
  • Participants will be eligible for inclusion if they meet all of the following criteria:
  • Are between 18 and 24 years of age.
  • Report smartphone use exceeding 3 hours per day.
  • Present with at least three of the following symptoms:
  • Neck pain
  • Shoulder pain
  • Upper back pain
  • Headache
  • Insomnia
  • Tingling or numbness in the hands
  • All participants will be screened for eligibility by a licensed physiotherapist, and only those who meet all inclusion and none of the exclusion criteria will be randomized.

Exclusion

  • Participants will be excluded if they meet any of the following criteria:
  • Have a known orthopedic or neurological condition.
  • Have a history of recent cervical or spinal surgery.
  • Have a diagnosed psychiatric disorder.
  • Have any medical contraindication to performing physical activity or exercise.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 23 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 26 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

31 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07200752

Start Date

April 23 2025

End Date

August 26 2025

Last Update

October 7 2025

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Karabuk University

Karabük, Karabük Province, Turkey (Türkiye), 78050