NCT07453654

Eye Exercises and Self-Cervical Mobilization in Office Workers With Neck Pain

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

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 66 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Bahçeşehir University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 25 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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. 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

Conditions

• Mechanical Neck Pain

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Eye Exercise Program	Structured eye exercise sessions performed 3 times/week for 6 weeks.
OTHER	Eye Exercise Program + Self-Cervical Mobilization	The same eye exercise program plus a self-cervical mobilization program, 3 times/week for 6 weeks.
OTHER	Ergonomic Education	Office ergonomics education/recommendations for neck pain management (control).

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-03-20
• Primary completion: 2026-05-20
• Completion: 2026-10-20
• First posted: 2026-03-06
• Last updated: 2026-03-16