Kinesiology Taping vs Self-Mobilization for Neck Pain from Prolonged Device Use

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized, single-blind trial compares two conservative treatments for neck pain related to long hours of device use: kinesiology taping applied to the neck versus a towel-assisted self-mobilization exercise with visual feedback. Participants are adults with neck pain >3/10 on the VAS and at least 4 hours of daily device use, randomized to 8 tape applications over 4 weeks or 4 weeks of self-SNAG mobilization plus posture and self-management education. Outcomes include neck pain, neck-related disability, neck proprioception, respiratory muscle strength, and upper trapezius muscle activity measured by surface EMG, analyzed with linear mixed-effects models. A pre-specified analysis will examine whether baseline EMG asymmetry relates to changes in pain.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 years or older
* Neck pain with an intensity greater than 3 on a 10-point Visual Analog Scale
* Use of electronic devices for at least 4 hours per day during the preceding year
* Willingness to participate and provision of written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Cervical or shoulder surgery within the past 6 months
* Previously diagnosed cervical pathology, including whiplash-associated disorder, cervical spondylolisthesis, disc herniation, or rheumatoid arthritis
* Current use of analgesics, opioids, or corticosteroids
* Skin allergy, open wounds, or skin lesions in the cervical region that preclude kinesiology tape application

Where it's running

• Bingol University, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
  Bingoel, Bingöl, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Emrah Zirek Assistant Professor, Ph. D.
• Email: ezirek@bingol.edu.tr
• Phone: +905446457700

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.