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Study NCT ID: NCT05730868
Status: COMPLETED
Last Update Posted: 2023-11-30
First Post: 2023-01-20

Brief Title: Effect of Exercise Among Turtle Neck Syndrome in Pakistani Patients
Sponsor: University of Karachi
Organization: University of Karachi

Study Overview

Official Title: Effect of Exercise Among Turtle Neck Syndrome in Pakistani Patients
Status: COMPLETED
Status Verified Date: 2023-11
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: None
Brief Summary: Turtle neck also known as Text neck or anterior head syndrome is an overuse syndrome which occurs due to repetitive stress to neck either by hanging it down or forward using phone or electronic devices Typical signs and symptoms include pain and stiffness in the neck shoulder pain and increase curvature of spine It is becoming a global burden as people of almost all ages are getting affected

The objective of the study is to find out theEffect of Exercise among Turtle Neck Syndrome in Pakistani Population A total of 100 participants will be included in the study having both males and females The pain pattern will be assessed by Visual Analog Scale and Posture Grid Assessment tool will be used to assess posture before and after the treatment session

The study will be divided into three main sections or groups One group will be treated by myofascial release only while other group will be treated by muscle energy technique for the management of turtle neck syndrome Third group will receive both MFP and MET exercise People having neck pain and those who will be willing to participate will be included in the study
Detailed Description: The participants will be divided into four groups namely group A B C and D Initially all the participants will be assessed by posture grid assessment tool to check their postural deviations People meeting the inclusion criteria will be recruited Group A will receive Muscle Energy Technique MET exercise Group B will receive Myofascial release MFP therapy Group C will receive both MFP and MET and group D will receive conventional treatment Pre and post Visual analog scale VAS will be used to check pain scale and posture grid assessment tool to check postural angles Pre-assessment will be done on day one and post at the last day of session The total duration of treatment will be four weeks

Consent will be taken from the patients Only those patients meeting the inclusion criteria and screening questions will included in the study and those who will be willing to participate

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: False
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: None