Acute Effects of Myofascial Release in Individuals With Text Neck Syndrome

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-40
SponsorKarabuk University

About this trial

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

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Aged between 18 and 40 years (inclusive)

Uses a mobile device for ≥3 hours/day

Disqualifiers

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

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Myofascial Release

Treatment groups

20 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators