App reminders for active breaks vs. ergonomic education for office neck pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether an app that nudges you to take active breaks improves neck and upper back mobility and reduces pain better than standard ergonomic education. It's designed for office workers who spend long hours at a computer.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 25 and 50 years old.
- You work in a call center or IT support role for at least 30 hours per week.
- You have had neck or upper back pain for at least 4 weeks (sub-acute or chronic), but no specific diagnosis like a pinched nerve or fracture.
- Your neck pain causes mild to moderate disability, as measured by a standard questionnaire.
- You have a smartphone that can run the study app and you can read app prompts in English or Urdu.
- You are not currently receiving structured physiotherapy or chiropractic care for your neck or upper back pain, and you don't have a planned leave over 2 consecutive weeks during the study.
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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