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Comparative Effect of Scapular Stabilization vs Thoracic Extension Exercises in Young Adults With Text Neck Syndrome.

Pakistan36 participantsStarted 2023-05-08

Plain-language summary

The aim of the study is to compare the effect of scapular stabilization versus thoracic extension exercises on pain, disability, range of motion, and cranio-vertebral angle in young adults with Text Neck Syndrome.

Who can participate

Age range

19 Years – 30 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Both male and female participants with forward head posture or text neck syndrome * Participants with neck pain from the past three months * Smart-phones must be used for at least ≥3 hours each day * Participants with craniovertebral angle \<53° will be included in this study Exclusion Criteria: * History of cervical and thoracic spine surgery within the past three months * Serious pathological conditions within the past three months * Congenital spinal anomalies, or rheumatoid arthritis * Neurological signs and severe psychological disorders

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Neck disability index (NDI)

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Visual analogue scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Goniometer for cervical range of motion

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Photogrammetry for craniovertebral angle (image j software)

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06108752

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-08

Contact for this trial

Imran Amjad, PHD

03324390125 imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk

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Who can participate

Age range

19 Years – 30 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.