Acute Effects of Myofascial Release in Individuals With Text Neck Syndrome

NCT06991387 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: text neck syndrome
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 20
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate the acute effects of myofascial release therapy on neck pain, functional status, and cervical range of motion in individuals diagnosed with Text Neck Syndrome (TNS). Text Neck Syndrome is increasingly prevalent due to excessive use of smartphones and other digital devices, particularly among young adults. The intervention will consist of a single session of standardized myofascial release techniques applied to the cervical and thoracic regions. The primary outcome will be neck pain intensity measured using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-11), while secondary outcomes will include cervical range of motion and the modified Neck Disability Index (NDI). Assessments will be performed immediately before and after the intervention. The study will be conducted with volunteer participants between the ages of 18 and 40, who use mobile devices for more than 3 hours per day and meet the diagnostic criteria for TNS

Conditions

Text Neck Posture; Neck Pain; Myofascial Release Technique

Keywords

Text Neck Syndrome; Neck Pain; Myofascial Release

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Numeric Rating Scale

  Change in neck pain intensity using the 11-point NRS (0=no pain, 10=worst possible pain)

  Baseline and immediately post-treatment

• Cervical Range of Motion and joint position sense

  Measured using a phone application (Clinometer) for flexion, extension, rotation, and lateral flexion

  Baseline and immediately post-treatment

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Modified Neck Disability Index

  Baseline and immediately post-treatment

Study Arms (1)

participants with text neck syndrome

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: Myofascial Release

Interventions

Myofascial Release OTHER

A single session of myofascial release techniques including Single Arm Pull, Lateral Neck Shoulder Release, Thoracic Transverse Release, and Anterior Cervical Release applied by a physiotherapist trained in manual therapy.

Also known as: Manual Therapy

participants with text neck syndrome

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 40 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Aged between 18 and 40 years (inclusive)
• Uses a mobile device for ≥3 hours/day
• Reports at least 3 out of the following 6 symptoms associated with Text Neck Syndrome (TNS):
• Neck pain Shoulder pain Back pain Headache Insomnia Numbness/tingling in hands
• Voluntarily agrees to participate and provides informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• History of congenital, traumatic, or surgical pathology affecting the cervical -------spine or shoulder region
• Neurological disorders that cause headaches (e.g., migraines due to underlying neurological conditions)
• Presence of inflammatory, infectious spinal diseases, or diagnosed spinal deformities
• Received trigger point injections in the cervical region within the past 6 months

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Karabuk University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Karabük University

Karabük, Karabük Province, 78050, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

Related Publications (3)

• Grasser T, Borges Dario A, Parreira PCS, Correia IMT, Meziat-Filho N. Defining text neck: a scoping review. Eur Spine J. 2023 Oct;32(10):3463-3484. doi: 10.1007/s00586-023-07821-2. Epub 2023 Jul 5.

  PMID: 37405530 BACKGROUND

• Mishra D, Prakash RH, Mehta J, Dhaduk A. Comparative Study of Active Release Technique and Myofascial Release Technique in Treatment of Patients with Upper Trapezius Spasm. J Clin Diagn Res

  BACKGROUND

• Gauns SV, Gurudut PV. A randomized controlled trial to study the effect of gross myofascial release on mechanical neck pain referred to upper limb. Int J Health Sci (Qassim). 2018 Sep-Oct;12(5):51-59.

  PMID: 30202408 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neck Pain

Interventions

Myofascial Release Therapy; Musculoskeletal Manipulations

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Massage; Therapy, Soft Tissue; Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics; Physical Therapy Modalities; Rehabilitation

Central Study Contacts

Ece ACAR

CONTACT

+905457925035; eceacar@karabuk.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Director

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 20, 2025
• First Posted: May 28, 2025
• Study Start: May 10, 2025
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2025
• Study Completion: August 1, 2025
• Last Updated: June 5, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)