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Effect of Myofascial Release Therapy on University Students With Text Neck Syndrome.
Led by University of Health Sciences Lahore · Updated on 2026-03-02
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Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
6 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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
Official Title
Effect of Myofascial Release Therapy on University Students With Text Neck Syndrome.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- University students aged 18 to 30 years
- Both genders
- Diagnosed with Text Neck Syndrome by a forward head posture with craniovertebral angle less than 50 degrees
- Neck pain with a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score of 3 or higher out of 10
- Neck pain intensity with a Neck Disability Index (NDI) score greater than 10%
- Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10) score over 14 with daily gadget use and forward head posture
- Use of handheld digital devices like smartphones or tablets for 3 or more hours daily
You will not qualify if you...
- History of cervical trauma, surgery, or congenital spine deformity
- Diagnosed cervical disorders such as spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, or disc herniation
- Any neurological condition affecting cognition or previous cervical spine surgery
- History of diagnosed anxiety or psychiatric conditions
- Currently receiving physical therapy or using muscle relaxants or painkillers
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Zara Zahid
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54600
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2
Dr. Wajeeha Mahmood
Lahore, Pakistan
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Research Team
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Zara Zahid, Doctor of Physical Therapy
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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