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NCT Number: NCT07580417

Tongue Postural Training in Text Related Neck Syndrome

This study examines the impact of tongue postural training on cervical alignment, pain relief, and functional improvement in individuals with text neck syndrome.

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Key information

Conditions

Neck Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala

Gujranwala, Punjab Province, Pakistan

About this study

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of tongue postural training on cervical alignment, pain reduction, and functional outcomes in individuals with text neck syndrome.

A randomized controlled trial was carried out involving 60 female university students aged 18-40 years, who were randomly assigned into two groups of 30 participants each. Group A underwent standard postural correction exercises, deep neck flexor strengthening, and stretching, whereas Group B received the same treatment program supplemented with tongue postural training. The primary outcome measures included the Neck Disability Index, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and craniovertebral angle (CVA). The intervention were administered over a period of 4-6 weeks, with exercise sessions conducted 3-5 times per week, and tongue postural training performed 2-3 times daily.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Healthy young adults aged 18-40 years
  • Individuals who use a mobile phone for 3 or more hours per day
  • Habitual use of a mobile phone with the neck flexed at an angle of approximately 15 degrees or more

Exclusion criteria

  • Systemic diseases
  • Cervical or upper limb surgery
  • diagnosed neck pathology

Treatment and study plan

Conventional physical therapy

Other

conventional physical therapy treatment for neck pain which included basic strengthening and stretching exercises

Tongue Training

Other

conventional physical therapy along with tongue postural training for neck pain

Primary outcomes

  1. Neck disability index

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a widely used questionnaire designed to assess how neck pain affects a person's daily life and functional activities.

  2. Visual Analogue Scale

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) is a simple and widely used tool for measuring pain intensity. It consists of a straight horizontal line, usually 10 cm long One end represents "no pain" and the other represents "worst imaginable pain"

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala, Pakistan

Other

Registry information

Official study title

EFFECTIVENESS OF TONGUE POSTURAL TRAINING IN TEXT NECK SYNDROME

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
May 12, 2026
Registry last updated
May 12, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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