Eyeball Exercises and Cervical Stabilization in Text Neck Syndrome
2026年7月24日 更新者：University of Lahore
Effects of Eyeball Exercises and Cervical Stabilization in Text Neck Syndrome: a Randomized Clinical Trial
The prolonged use of electronic devices in the population nowadays contributes to the development of various musculoskeletal disorders affecting the neck.
One such condition is the Text neck syndrome characterized by neck pain and muscular imbalance in the region as well as development of forward head posture.
Some additional symptoms include headaches, impaired range of motion and eye strain.
Eyeball exercises have been shown to improve symptoms of neck pain, and cervical stabilization has demonstrated positive effects on the deep cervical flexors, thereby improving forward head posture and other neck-associated symptoms.
However, the combined effect of these two interventions has not been studied to treat text neck syndrome before.
The primary outcome measures include the pain measured through Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and pain pressure threshold (algometer), whereas the secondary outcome measures include the craniovertebral angle (CVA) and functional disability measured through neck disability index (NDI).
調査の概要
状態
招待による登録
条件
詳細な説明
Text neck syndrome is a musculoskeletal syndrome characterized by neck pain, forward head posture, muscular imbalance, headache, reduced range of motion and eye problems.
In the present era where everything is done through electronic devices and gadgets it is difficult to maintain a proper posture, which affects most importantly the cervical region.
Prolonged use of these gadgets have led to the development of text neck syndrome which is a new pandemic these days.
Constant screen use has detrimental effects on eyes that effects our neck as well, therefore the use of eyeball exercises has shown to improve the symptoms of neck pain.
Cervical stabilization focuses on the deep neck flexor muscles which become weak and inactive in text neck syndrome.
Cervical stabilization has shown improvements in the activation of these muscles as well as improved their strength along with improving the forward head posture.
the combined effects of both these treatment regimes has not been studied yet in text neck syndrome individuals therefore the purpose of this randomized clinical trial will be to assess the combined effects of these treatment approaches on text neck syndrome.
The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) will be used to assess and measure the pain intensity along with NDI (neck disability index) that will help in functional evaluation and will serve as the primary outcome measures in this study.
The Craniovertebral Angle (CVA) and Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT) measured through algometer will also be measured and will be the secondary outcome measures in this study.
研究の種類
介入
入学 (推定)
74
段階
- 適用できない
連絡先と場所
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研究場所
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Punjab Province
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Lahore、Punjab Province、パキスタン、54782
- The University of Lahore Teaching Hospital
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参加基準
研究者は、適格基準と呼ばれる特定の説明に適合する人を探します。これらの基準のいくつかの例は、人の一般的な健康状態または以前の治療です。
適格基準
就学可能な年齢
- 大人
健康ボランティアの受け入れ
いいえ
説明
Inclusion Criteria:
- Neck Disability Index (NDI) scoring: >5 and <24
- Duration of screen usage: 4-6 hours/day
- Pain: ranging from mild - moderate 4-7 Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Already undergoing physical therapy
- Cervical trauma, radiculopathy, pregnancy, malignancies, torticollis, herniation, stenosis, osteoporosis, etc
- Diagnosed with a CNS abnormality
研究計画
このセクションでは、研究がどのように設計され、研究が何を測定しているかなど、研究計画の詳細を提供します。
研究はどのように設計されていますか？
デザインの詳細
- 主な目的：処理
- 割り当て：ランダム化
- 介入モデル：並列代入
- マスキング：独身
武器と介入
参加者グループ / アーム |
介入・治療 |
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実験的：Physiotherapy care, Cervical stabilisation and eyeball exercises
These patients will receive physiotherapy care along with cervical stabilization exercises and eyeball exercises.
Treatment schedule: 3 sessions on alternate days for 6 weeks.
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Physiotherapy care: 30minutes of physiotherapy, including hotpack for 10 minutes,cervical stretching (3sets/15-second hold,5 repetitions), cervical isometrics (5-10 reps/3sets), postural correction exercises (5-10 reps/2-3 sets), active ROMs of the neck.•Cervical
Stabilization: Pressure biofeedback unit will be used, the patient will perform chin tucks while the inflated unit is below the head at 20mmHg initially, and will be raised to 30mmHg.
A 10 seconds hold with 10 repetitions, including a 10-second rest interval between.
A total of 3sets will be performed with 15second interval between each set.
15 minutes total •Eyeball exercises:The patient is then asked to carry out the described eyeball movements, each movement to be held for 10 seconds and repeated 4 times through the maximum range,directions: Leftward, rightward, upper left, lower left, upper and lower right, left and right side circular, leftward and rightward figure 8 rotation.
2sets with 15seconds interval.
15 mins total.
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アクティブコンパレータ：Physiotherpy care, Cervical stabilisation and placebo
These patients will receive physiotherapy care along with cervical stabilization exercises and placebo treatment in place of eyeball exercises.
Treatment schedule: 3 sessions on alternate days for 6 weeks.
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Physiotherapy care:30minutes of physiotherapy, including hotpack for 10 minutes, cervical stretching(3sets/15second hold, 5reps), cervical isometrics(5-10 reps/3sets), postural correction exercises(5-10 reps/2-3 sets), active ROMs of the neck.•Cervical
stabilization: Pressure biofeedback unit will be used, the patient will perform chin tucks while the inflated unit is below the head at 20mmHg initially, and will be raised to 30mmHg.
A10seconds hold with 10 repetitions, including a 10second rest interval between.
A total of 3sets will be performed with 15second interval between each set,15 minutes total.
•Placebo treatment:These exercises will take 10-15 minutes and the purpose is to engage the patient.
These exercises do not have any effect on the ocular muscle of the eye and will only serve as a source of relaxation and lubrication for the eyes of the patient: blink slowly & fully (10reps,3sets with10-15seconds interval), fix gaze (10seconds, 3-5reps), eyes closed breathing 60seconds.
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この研究は何を測定していますか？
主要な結果の測定
結果測定 |
メジャーの説明 |
時間枠 |
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Pain Intensity
時間枠：Baseline, at 3rd week and at 6th week
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Change in pain intensity measured using the Numeric Pain rating Scale (NPRS, 0-10 cm). Lower limit: 0 Upper limit: 10 Lower value means less pain |
Baseline, at 3rd week and at 6th week
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Neck Disability
時間枠：Baseline, at 3rd week and at 6th week
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Functional disability measured using the Neck Disability Index (NDI) - Urdu validated version. Lower limit: 0 Upper limit: 50 Lower value indicates lesser disability |
Baseline, at 3rd week and at 6th week
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二次結果の測定
結果測定 |
メジャーの説明 |
時間枠 |
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Craniovertebral Angle (CVA)
時間枠：Baseline, at 3rd week and at 6th week
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Postural alignment measured as the cranio-vertebral angle (CVA) using Kinovea software from standardised lateral-view photographs Lower limit: 0 Upper limit: 180 Higher values mean better posture (less forward head)
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Baseline, at 3rd week and at 6th week
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Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT)
時間枠：Baseline, at 3rd week and at 6th week
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Pain sensitivity will be measured using the Algometer.
Lower limit: 0 kg/cm² Upper limit: 10 kg/cm² Higher values mean less tenderness
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Baseline, at 3rd week and at 6th week
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捜査官
- スタディチェア：Sahreen Anwar, Ph.D、University of Lahore
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主要日程の研究
研究開始 (実際)
2025年11月15日
一次修了 (推定)
2026年8月15日
研究の完了 (推定)
2026年9月15日
試験登録日
最初に提出
2026年6月28日
QC基準を満たした最初の提出物
2026年6月28日
最初の投稿 (実際)
2026年7月6日
学習記録の更新
投稿された最後の更新 (実際)
2026年7月27日
QC基準を満たした最後の更新が送信されました
2026年7月24日
最終確認日
2025年9月1日
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