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Age: 18Years - 40Years
All Genders
ID06991387

Exploring the Short-Term Effects of Myofascial Release Therapy in Text Neck Syndrome

Led by Karabuk University · Updated on 2025-06-05

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Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

8 weeks

Total Duration

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating the immediate effects of myofascial release therapy on neck pain, functional ability, and neck movement in people diagnosed with Text Neck Syndrome (TNS). TNS is a condition caused by prolonged forward head posture from excessive use of smartphones and other digital devices, especially among young adults. The study aims to explore how a single session of myofascial release might influence symptoms like neck pain and disability in this population. The treatment involves one session of standardized myofascial release techniques applied to the neck and upper back areas. A trained physiotherapist will perform four specific techniques: Single Arm Pull, Lateral Neck Shoulder Release, Thoracic Transverse Release, and Anterior Cervical Release. Each technique lasts about 90-120 seconds and is applied to both sides when appropriate. This study focuses on observing immediate changes before and after this therapy session. Participants will undergo assessments of neck pain intensity using the Numeric Rating Scale, functional disability using the modified Neck Disability Index, and cervical range of motion. These measurements will be taken right before and immediately after the intervention. The study includes volunteers aged 18 to 40 who use mobile devices for more than three hours daily and show symptoms of TNS. The findings will help inform future research and treatment approaches for posture-related neck problems.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Acute Effects of Myofascial Release in Individuals With Text Neck Syndrome

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years - 40Years
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Aged between 18 and 40 years (inclusive)
  • Uses a mobile device for 3 or more hours per day
  • Reports at least 3 of the following symptoms: neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, headache, insomnia, numbness or tingling in hands
  • Voluntarily agrees to participate and provides informed consent
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • History of congenital, traumatic, or surgical problems affecting the cervical spine or shoulder area
  • Neurological disorders causing headaches, such as migraines linked to neurological conditions
  • Presence of inflammatory, infectious spinal diseases or diagnosed spinal deformities
  • Received trigger point injections in the cervical region within the last 6 months

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Your Study Journey

Screening

Duration - 2 to 4 weeks

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.

1 visit (in-person)

Treatment

Duration - 1 day

Participants receive a single session of myofascial release therapy targeting the cervical and upper thoracic regions to observe immediate changes in neck pain, function, and range of motion.

1 treatment visit (in-person)

Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

1

Karabük University

Karabük, Karabük Province, Turkey (Türkiye), 78050

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Research Team

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Ece ACAR

How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

NONE

Allocation

NA

Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Purpose

TREATMENT

Number of Arms

1

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