Eye Exercises and Self-Cervical Mobilization in Office Workers With Neck Pain (NCT07453654) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Eye Exercises and Self-Cervical Mobilization in Office Workers With Neck Pain
66 participantsStarted 2026-03-20
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effects of eye exercises and eye exercises plus self-cervical mobilization versus ergonomic education in office workers with mechanical neck pain. A total of 66 participants will be randomized to one of three groups and followed for 6 weeks. Outcomes assessed at baseline and week 6 include pain (VAS), cervical proprioception (joint position error), neck disability (NDI), cervical range of motion, and quality of life (Nottingham Health Profile).
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Office workers aged 25-50 years.
* Desk-based work for ≥6 months.
* Computer use ≥4 hours/day, ≥5 days/week.
* Mechanical neck pain (recurrent in the last 3 months or chronic ≥4 weeks).
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of cervical fracture/trauma or cervical surgery.
* Neurological deficit (e.g., radiculopathy/myelopathy) or vestibular disorder.
* Cervical disc herniation, fibromyalgia, or rheumatologic disease.
* Significant visual disorder/strabismus or conditions affecting oculomotor/vestibulo-ocular function.
* Participation in a neck/eye exercise program within the last 6 months.
* Regular use of analgesics or muscle relaxants.
* Pregnancy.
* Hemophilia or bleeding/coagulation 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.
1This trial is testing eye exercises alongside self-cervical mobilization for mechanical neck pain in office workers — does that combination sound appropriate for my specific type of neck pain, or could it actually make my symptoms worse?
2Since this trial isn't recruiting yet, how long might it realistically be before I could even join, and should I be pursuing other treatments in the meantime rather than waiting?
3The trial measures pain using a 0-to-10 scale, but my neck pain also affects my ability to concentrate and work at a computer — is pain intensity alone a good enough measure of whether a treatment like this is actually helping me?
4Because this is a non-drug, exercise-based study listed as Phase NA, what do we already know about the safety and effectiveness of self-cervical mobilization, and are there any risks I should be aware of before trying these kinds of neck movements?
5Would standard physiotherapy or an existing evidence-based exercise program for mechanical neck pain be a more reliable option for me right now compared to enrolling in a trial that hasn't started yet?
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.