Mechanical Neck PainNCT07453654
Eye Exercises and Self-Cervical Mobilization in Office Workers With Neck Pain
A study testing Eye Exercise Program, Eye Exercise Program + Self-Cervical Mobilization and Ergonomic Education in people with Mechanical Neck Pain, run by Bahçeşehir University.
Trial summary
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effects of eye exercises and eye exercises plus self-cervical mobilization versus ergonomic education in office workers with mechanical neck pain. A total of 66 participants will be randomized to one of three groups and followed for 6 weeks. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 50 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Mechanical Neck Pain
- What is being tested?
- Eye Exercise Program, Eye Exercise Program + Self-Cervical Mobilization and Ergonomic Education
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 66 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 20 Mar 2026to 20 Oct 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 25 to 50 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Office workers aged 25-50 years.
- Desk-based work for ≥6 months.
- Computer use ≥4 hours/day, ≥5 days/week.
- Mechanical neck pain (recurrent in the last 3 months or chronic ≥4 weeks).
Who cannot join
- History of cervical fracture/trauma or cervical surgery.
- Neurological deficit (e.g., radiculopathy/myelopathy) or vestibular disorder.
- Cervical disc herniation, fibromyalgia, or rheumatologic disease.
- Significant visual disorder/strabismus or conditions affecting oculomotor/vestibulo-ocular function.
- Participation in a neck/eye exercise program within the last 6 months.
- Regular use of analgesics or muscle relaxants.
- Pregnancy.
- Hemophilia or bleeding/coagulation disorders.
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Effects of Eye Exercises and Self-Cervical Mobilization on Pain, Cervical Proprioception, and Quality of Life in Office Workers With Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effects of eye exercises and eye exercises plus self-cervical mobilization versus ergonomic education in office workers with mechanical neck pain. A total of 66 participants will be randomized to one of three groups and followed for 6 weeks. Outcomes assessed at baseline and week 6 include pain (VAS), cervical proprioception (joint position error), neck disability (NDI), cervical range of motion, and quality of life (Nottingham Health Profile).
Read the detailed description
Mechanical neck pain is common among office workers and may be associated with impaired cervical sensorimotor control. This study is a three-arm randomized controlled trial comparing (1) eye exercises, (2) eye exercises plus self-cervical mobilization, and (3) ergonomic education. Sixty-six eligible office workers aged 25-50 years with mechanical neck pain will be randomized using a computer-generated sequence; outcome assessment is intended to be performed by a blinded assessor. The intervention period is 6 weeks with programs delivered 3 times per week. Outcomes will be measured at baseline and week 6, including pain (VAS), cervical proprioception (joint position error), neck disability (NDI), cervical range of motion, and quality of life (Nottingham Health Profile).
Semra Karaçomak Etik Kurul
- Conditions
- Mechanical Neck Pain
- Being tested
- Eye Exercise Program, Eye Exercise Program + Self-Cervical Mobilization, Ergonomic Education
- Keywords
- Mechanical neck pain, Office workers, Eye exercises
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Eye Exercise ProgramOther
Structured eye exercise sessions performed 3 times/week for 6 weeks.
Eye Exercise Program + Self-Cervical MobilizationOther
The same eye exercise program plus a self-cervical mobilization program, 3 times/week for 6 weeks.
Ergonomic EducationOther
Office ergonomics education/recommendations for neck pain management (control).
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| eye exercises | Experimental | Participants perform a structured eye exercise program for 6 weeks (3 sessions/week). Receives: Other: Eye Exercise Program |
| Eye Exercises + Self-Cervical Mobilization | Experimental | Participants perform the same eye exercise program plus a self-cervical mobilization program for 6 weeks (3 sessions/week). Receives: Other: Eye Exercise Program + Self-Cervical Mobilization |
| Control - Ergonomic Education | Active comparator | Participants receive office ergonomics education/recommendations for neck pain management. Receives: Other: Ergonomic Education |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain intensity (VAS 0-10)
Change in neck pain intensity measured using a 0-10 Visual Analog Scale.
Measured: Baseline and Week 6
Secondary outcomes (4)
Cervical proprioception (Joint Position Error, degrees)
Change in cervical joint position error measured in degrees.
Measured: Baseline and Week 6
Neck disability (Neck Disability Index, NDI)
Change in NDI score.Neck-related disability assessed using the Neck Disability Index (NDI). The scale consists of 10 items scored from 0 to 5, yielding a total score ranging from 0 to 50. Higher scores indicate greater neck-related disability (worse outcome).
Measured: Baseline and Week 6
Cervical range of motion (goniometry)
Change in cervical ROM (flexion, extension, lateral flexion, rotation) measured with a goniometer.
Measured: Baseline and Week 6
Quality of life (Nottingham Health Profile, NHP)
Change in NHP total and/or domain scores.Health-related quality of life assessed using the Nottingham Health Profile (NHP). The scale evaluates six domains (pain, physical mobility, energy, sleep, social isolation, and emotional reactions). Scores range from 0 to 100 for each domain, with higher scores indicating poorer perceived health status (worse outcome).
Measured: Baseline and Week 6
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Mar 2026
- Study start20 Mar 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion20 May 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion20 Oct 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Mechanical Neck PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Three-arm parallel-group randomized controlled trial (eye exercises; eye exercises + self-cervical mobilization; ergonomic education control).
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 66 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, SEMRA KARACOMAK, Bahçeşehir University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07453654
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- BauMSc
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 2 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 16 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared because the study is an academic thesis project and the consent form does not include provisions for public IPD sharing.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 16 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Eye Exercises and Self-Cervical Mobilization on Pain, Cervical Proprioception, and Quality of Life in Office Workers With Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07453654
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BauMSc
- Conditions
- Mechanical Neck Pain
- Keywords
- Mechanical neck pain, Office workers, Eye exercises
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 66 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Bahçeşehir UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Mar 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 20 May 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 20 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 6 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effects of eye exercises and eye exercises plus self-cervical mobilization versus ergonomic education in office workers with mechanical neck pain. A total of 66 participants will be randomized to one of three groups and followed for 6 weeks. Outcomes assessed at baseline and week 6 include pain (VAS), cervical proprioception (joint position error), neck disability (NDI), cervical range of motion, and quality of life (Nottingham Health Profile).
Detailed description
Mechanical neck pain is common among office workers and may be associated with impaired cervical sensorimotor control. This study is a three-arm randomized controlled trial comparing (1) eye exercises, (2) eye exercises plus self-cervical mobilization, and (3) ergonomic education. Sixty-six eligible office workers aged 25-50 years with mechanical neck pain will be randomized using a computer-generated sequence; outcome assessment is intended to be performed by a blinded assessor. The intervention period is 6 weeks with programs delivered 3 times per week. Outcomes will be measured at baseline and week 6, including pain (VAS), cervical proprioception (joint position error), neck disability (NDI), cervical range of motion, and quality of life (Nottingham Health Profile).
Semra Karaçomak Etik Kurul
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- Three-arm parallel-group randomized controlled trial (eye exercises; eye exercises + self-cervical mobilization; ergonomic education control).
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| eye exercises | Experimental | Other: Eye Exercise ProgramParticipants perform a structured eye exercise program for 6 weeks (3 sessions/week). |
| Eye Exercises + Self-Cervical Mobilization | Experimental | Other: Eye Exercise Program + Self-Cervical MobilizationParticipants perform the same eye exercise program plus a self-cervical mobilization program for 6 weeks (3 sessions/week). |
| Control - Ergonomic Education | Active comparator | Other: Ergonomic EducationParticipants receive office ergonomics education/recommendations for neck pain management. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 50 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Office workers aged 25-50 years.
- Desk-based work for ≥6 months.
- Computer use ≥4 hours/day, ≥5 days/week.
- Mechanical neck pain (recurrent in the last 3 months or chronic ≥4 weeks).
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- History of cervical fracture/trauma or cervical surgery.
- Neurological deficit (e.g., radiculopathy/myelopathy) or vestibular disorder.
- Cervical disc herniation, fibromyalgia, or rheumatologic disease.
- Significant visual disorder/strabismus or conditions affecting oculomotor/vestibulo-ocular function.
- Participation in a neck/eye exercise program within the last 6 months.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Exercise ProgramStructured eye exercise sessions performed 3 times/week for 6 weeks. | Other | eye exercises |
| Eye Exercise Program + Self-Cervical MobilizationThe same eye exercise program plus a self-cervical mobilization program, 3 times/week for 6 weeks. | Other | Eye Exercises + Self-Cervical Mobilization |
| Ergonomic EducationOffice ergonomics education/recommendations for neck pain management (control). | Other | Control - Ergonomic Education |
Primary outcome
Pain intensity (VAS 0-10)
Time frame: Baseline and Week 6
Change in neck pain intensity measured using a 0-10 Visual Analog Scale.
4 secondary outcomes
Cervical proprioception (Joint Position Error, degrees)
Time frame: Baseline and Week 6
Neck disability (Neck Disability Index, NDI)
Time frame: Baseline and Week 6
Cervical range of motion (goniometry)
Time frame: Baseline and Week 6
Quality of life (Nottingham Health Profile, NHP)
Time frame: Baseline and Week 6
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 16 Mar 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared because the study is an academic thesis project and the consent form does not include provisions for public IPD sharing.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Eye Exercise Program, Eye Exercise Program + Self-Cervical Mobilization and Ergonomic Education in people with Mechanical Neck Pain, run by Bahçeşehir University.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Semra Karacomak, MSc (212-381-00-00, semra.karacomak@bahcesehir.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pain intensity (VAS 0-10) (time frame: Baseline and Week 6). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 16 Mar 2026.