Development, validation and effectiveness of app-based physiotherapy intervention on biopsychosocial parameters in IT professionals with chronic neck pain.

Development, validation and effectiveness of app based physiotherapy intervention on biopsychosocial parameters in IT professionals with chronic neck pain: A randomised controlled trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/05/110439

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-12

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Intervention via application: Intervention includes a therapeutic exercise program (stretching and strengthening exercises) targeting biological parameters, with sessions totaling 100 1

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Chronic non specific neck pain lasting for more than 3 months, office employees (using a computer at least 4hrs), subjects with Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) score of 3-8 points, craniovertebral angle less than 46 degrees.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Any neuromuscular or systemic illness, central or peripheral neurological signs, cognitive impairment, spinal surgery, physical therapy treatments in last 6 months prior to the baseline assessment, pregnancy, hormonal therapy, any medication that can influence outcomes, regular relaxation techniques mindfulness meditation or any other mindfulness based therapy 6 weeks before the study or planned in next 6 months.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Pain intensity by [Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)] 2. Forward head posture by [Craniovertebral angle (CVA)] 3. Neck disability by [Neck Disability Index (NDI)] 4. Stress, anxiety and depression by [Depression, anxiety stress (DASS-21) score] 5. Health related quality of life by [RAND-36] Timepoint: Baseline assessment before beginning treatment. Post Intervention Assessment (self assessment via application at the end of 2nd, 4th and 6th week AND therapist led assessment via application at the end of 3rd and 6th week.	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Pain intensity by [Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)] 2. Forward head posture by [Craniovertebral angle (CVA)] 3. Neck disability by [Neck Disability Index (NDI)] 4. Stress, anxiety and depression by [Depression, anxiety stress (DASS-21) score] 5. Health related quality of life by [RAND-36] Timepoint: Baseline assessment before beginning treatment. Post Intervention Assessment (self assessment via application at the end of 2nd, 4th and 6th week AND therapist led assessment via application at the end of 3rd and 6th week.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Working ability by [Work Ability Index (WAI)] 2. Neck Range of motion [ROM] Timepoint: Baseline assessment before beginning treatment. Post Intervention Assessment (self assessment via application at the end of 2nd, 4th and 6th week AND therapist led assessment via application at the end of 3rd and 6th week.	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Richa Hirendra Rai

Delhi Pharmaceuticals Science and Research University

richarai@dpsru.edu.in9350267077

Outcome results