Pilates exercises to improve neck pain in children with text neck syndrome
Official title: Effects OF Pilates Exercises on Pain, Functional Disability and ROM Among School Going Children With Text Neck Syndrome
Run by Riphah International University · NCT06893705 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study tests if adding Pilates exercises to regular therapy can help kids aged 12 to 17 with neck pain from using their phones too much feel better and move their necks more easily.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 12 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab) |
| Trial ID | NCT06893705 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are children aged 12 to 17 who use smartphones for more than 4 hours a day and exhibit symptoms of text neck.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with cervical fractures, trauma, scoliosis, or other significant neck conditions may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of Pilates exercises combined with conventional therapy for alleviating neck pain and improving range of motion in children aged 12 to 17 suffering from text neck syndrome. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a conventional therapy group or a Pilates plus conventional therapy group over a six-week period. The study aims to assess pain levels, functional disability, and range of motion using standardized measurement tools. The goal is to determine if Pilates can enhance recovery and daily functioning in affected children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce neck pain and improve the quality of life for children affected by text neck syndrome.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically on Pilates for text neck syndrome, similar interventions have shown promise in improving neck pain and posture in other populations.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * CVA \< 48 degree * Age 12 to 17 years * Both male and female * Mobile phone usage more than 4 hr. /day * More than one year of using any electronic gadgets. Exclusion Criteria: * Vertigo * Kyphosis * Scoliosis * Trauma/Cervical Fracture * Torticollis
Where it's running
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Muhammad Asif Javed
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aira Eman, MS-PPT — Study Principal Investigator
- Study coordinator: IMRAN AMJAD, PhD
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 9233224390125
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.