Soft tissue therapy for text neck syndrome
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a hands-on therapy called instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization to see if it helps people with 'text neck' — neck pain from looking down at phones or computers. If you have neck pain, headaches, or numbness after long screen time, this trial may help you.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 30 years old.
- You use a phone or computer for at least 3 hours every day.
- You have at least 3 of these symptoms: neck pain, upper back pain, shoulder pain, tension headaches, trouble sleeping, or tingling/numbness in your arms or hands.
- You have a forward head posture (measured by a special angle on a photo).
- You have some issues with balance or feeling where your neck is in space (tested in clinic).
- You have not had neck surgery, a neck injury, or been diagnosed with a nerve or spine disorder.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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