Effectiveness of Instrumental Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus Conventional Treatment on Administrative Staff for Text Neck Syndrome

NCT07450261 | Active Not Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: UHS/USERC-26/SEC/96
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 48
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this randomize control trial is to compare two interventions to treat text neck syndrome on administrative staff. The main questions it aims to answer are:

• There is no significant difference in outcomes between instrumental assisted mobilizations vs. isometric strengthening exercises for treating text neck syndrome in office workers
• There is significant difference in outcomes between instrumental assisted mobilizations vs. isometric strengthening exercises for treating text neck syndrome in office workers. It will compare two intervention and which work better on treating text neck syndrome. Interventions will be applied for consecutive 4 weeks and 3 session for one week

Conditions

Text Neck Syndrome

Keywords

tech neck/text neck syndrome; instrumental assisted soft tissue mobilization versus conventional treatment; smart phone injury; isometric technique; mechanical mobilisation; range of motion(ROM); pain; functional mobility; cervical overuse syndrom

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Numeric Pain Rating Scale

  It is simple, reliable and valid scale to measure pain intensity scale as simply asked the patient to rate their pain intensity on scale from 0-10. As 0 =no pain and 10=worst pain.The primary expected outcomes for this study will be to measure pain by using Numeric pain rating scale.

  From enrollment to the end of treatment at four weeks.

• Goniometer

  It is non-invasive measuring tool used in clinic to measure active cervical range of motion in all direction. For Cervical flexion and extension participants will sit on chair in upright position and foot flat on floor. Fulcrum will be placed on ear canal. Stationary arm of goniometer will be align perpendicular to the floor and moving arm with the base of nares.. For lateral flexion fulcrum will be placed on spinous process of C7, stationary arm will align in the spine and moving arm aligned with head midline, reference to occipital protuberance. The patient will be asked to bend head towards shoulder without rotation. Fulcrum will be over centre of cranial aspect of head .stationary arm will align with acromial process and moving arm with the tip of nose, than participant will be instructed to rotate head to each side as far as possible. Data will be recorded in degrees .

  From enrollment to treatment at four weeks.

• Neck Disability Index Scale

  NDI is condition specific questionnaire compromising of 10 items to assess pain and functional status which is mostly used for reporting neck pain. NDI is reliable and valid questionnaire. Patient score above 5-24 were included. This questionnaire has been designed to give us information as to how your neck pain has affected your ability to manage in everyday life.

  From enrollment to the end of treatment at four week.

Study Arms (2)

progressive isometric exercises for treatment of text neck syndrome

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

progressive isometric exercises will be performed by participant in control group

Other: progressive isometric exercises

instrumental assisted soft tissue mobilization for treatment of text neck syndrome

EXPERIMENTAL

Experimental arm: participants will receive Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) sessions for the management of text neck syndrome.

Device: Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization

Interventions

progressive isometric exercises OTHER

Isometric cervical exercises strengthen the neck muscles by applying resistance with your hand while keeping your head completely still, with no joint movement. These exercises are generally performed in a seated or standing position with upright, relaxed shoulders

Also known as: progrssive isometric exercises, progressive resisted excercises, manual therapy

progressive isometric exercises for treatment of text neck syndrome

Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization DEVICE

instrumental assisted soft tissue mobilization will be given by MT2 blade. It will be targeting upper trapezius, levator scapulae, splenius capitis and sternocleidomastoid muscles for text neck syndrome.

Also known as: IASTM

instrumental assisted soft tissue mobilization for treatment of text neck syndrome

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 25 Years - 50 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Participant will be diagnose by consultant neurologist at DHQ sheikhupura on the bases of following criteria :
• Workers with Text Neck Syndrome diagnosed via Forward head Posture (through measuring craniovertebral angle) \<50°
• Age group between 25-50 year, both genders, using digital gadgets like (computer, laptop and mobile) for more than 4 hours
• Experiencing neck pain either radiating or not
• Exhibit forward head posture habits
• Muscle weakness and NDI score is between 5-24, NPRS score above 3 and having informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

• Person having history of trauma
• Pregnant, using neck support gadgets
• Neck surgery, cervical radiculopathy
• Currently having fever and infection
• Myelopathy and not informed consent

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Health Sciences Lahore: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Health Sciences Lahore,Pakistan

Lahore, Punjab Province, 53700, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pain

Interventions

Musculoskeletal Manipulations

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics; Physical Therapy Modalities; Rehabilitation

Study Officials

• Dr. Hira Khalid

  university of health sciences lahore pakistan

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Model Details: This is randomized control trial,single blinded,parallel-group interventional study evaluating the effects of instrumental assisted soft tissue mobilisation versus conventional treament on administrative staff for text neck syndrome.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 26, 2026
• First Posted: March 4, 2026
• Study Start: February 25, 2026
• Primary Completion: March 26, 2026
• Study Completion: April 11, 2026
• Last Updated: March 10, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)