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The evaluation of usability, acceptability and immediate outcomes from the use of smartphone application for neck pain self-management in smartphone users with neck pain

The evaluation of usability, acceptability and immediate outcomes of NeckProtector: a smartphone application-based stretching incorporating deep-slow breathing with neck detection for neck pain self-management: A mixed-methods trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20190124003
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2019-01-24
Start date
2017-11-16
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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Conditions

Neck pain Neck pain Smartphone application Neck pain self management Self management Alternative therapy

Interventions

Participants in treatment group performed the exercise via the application for 20 minutes
Experimental Device
Treatment group

Sponsors

Graduate School, Khon Kaen University
Lead Sponsor
Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences&#44
Collaborator
Khon Kaen University
Collaborator

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 34 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged between 18-34 years old 2. Participants had at least 1-year smartphone usage experience 3. Total time on smartphone use at least 4 hours per day 4. Presented experience of pain intensity between 3 to 6 (mild to moderate) on the visual analog scale (VAS) during past 3 months 5. Presented total score of the neck disability index (NDI) ranged below 40%

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Participants had a history of the neck or shoulder surgery including any condition contraindicating to the stretching exercise 2. Participants had any other treatment for neck pain within the past month, such as manipulation, ultrasound diathermy, medication, etc. 3. Participants have been reported underlying of the disease or disorder with limit the exercise performance (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative disc diseases, shoulder diseases, heart diseases, asthma, and neurological deficits)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain intensity immediate after end of the intervention Visual Analog Scales (VAS),Usability and acceptability immediate after end of the intervention Patient reported outcome using 5-point likert scale and questionnaire interview—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Muscle tension score immediate after end of the intervention Visual Analog Scales (VAS),Pressure pain threshold immediate after end of the intervention Pressure algometer,Cervical range of motion immediate after end of the intervention Cerical range of motion device—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactSadudee Thongtipmak

Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University

pingpong_the_pianist@hotmail.com+66850048156

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026