CompletedNot Applicable

Efficacy of New Ergonomic Device in Non-Specific Neck Pain.

Egypt40 participantsStarted 2024-11-25

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if smartphone holder works to treat neck pain in adults. It will also learn about the usability of smartphone holders. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the smartphone holder decrease pain level and improve function in case of neck pain? * How likely will the participants recommend the holder for their friends? Researchers will compare adding the holder to the commonly used exercises for neck pain to a group which will receive the common exercise only. To see if the holder can modify neck pain. Participants will: * Do the exercise with or without using the holder * Visit the clinic 3 times per week for a month for receiving exercise * Keep a diary of their usage for the holder

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * • Subject's age ranges from 18-45 * Having neck discomfort symptoms that were triggered by certain neck positions and by palpating the cervical musculature for at least three months * Smartphones addiction \>6hours per day Exclusion Criteria: * • Pregnancy. * Neck pain associated with whiplash injuries or trauma * medical red flag history (such as tumour, fracture, metabolic diseases, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis) * Neck pain with cervical radiculopathy or neck pain associated with externalized cervical disc herniation. * If the patient had previous surgery in the neck area (irrespective of the reason for the operation)

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?

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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 pain intensity

Timeframe: "From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks"

pain pressure threshold

Timeframe: "From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks"

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06767098

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-02-26

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