The effects of muscle biofeedback versus posture biofeedback on pain and functional outcome in people with chronic neck pain related to intensive smartphone use

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Early Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

ChiCTR

Registry ID

ChiCTR2100054378

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2021-12-16

Start date

2021-12-13

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-11-20

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Conditions

Chronic neck pain

Interventions

Muscle biofeedback group:Use of Muscle Biofeedback

Posture Biofeedback:Use of posture biofeedback

Control group:Neck exercises

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

17 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Only those individuals with a history of neck pain for more than 3 months will be recruited. The inclusion criteria for the participants are: 1. daily smartphone user for more than 2 hours per day; 2. current neck pain (at least 2/10); 3. NDI scored > 8/100.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. recent trauma or history of cervical or thoracic surgery; 2. severe arthritis or joint disorders; 3. other chronic diseases affecting musculoskeletal system.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
??????;Neck Disability Index;	—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactSZETO Pui Yuk Grace

Tung Wah College, School of Medical & Health Sciences

graceszeto@twc.edu.hk+852 34686721

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026