NCT07480746

Comparison of Bowen Therapy and Post-isometric Relaxation Technique in Patients With Text Neck Syndrome

Comparison of Bowen Therapy and Post-Isometric Relaxation Technique in Patients With Text Neck Syndrome

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 42 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Lahore · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 35 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of Bowen Therapy and Post-Isometric Relaxation Technique (PIRT) in the management of Text Neck Syndrome, a musculoskeletal condition caused by prolonged forward head posture during mobile phone or screen use. The study follows a randomized clinical trial design, ensuring that participants are randomly assigned to either the Bowen Therapy group or the PIRT group to minimize bias. The total study duration is nine months, including a six-week treatment phase and a three-week follow-up period. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, mid-intervention (3 weeks), post-intervention (6 weeks), and follow-up (9 weeks) to evaluate the short-term and sustained effects of both interventions. A consecutive sampling technique will be used, and participants who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria will provide informed written consent before enrollment. The sample size was determined using G\*Power software (v3.1.9.7), based on previous research (Seemal et al., 2022), with an assumed large effect size (d = 1.0), α = 0.05, and 80% power. After accounting for a 20% attrition rate, a total of 42 participants (21 per group) will be included in the study. Overall, this study seeks to provide evidence on which therapeutic approach-Bowen Therapy or Post-Isometric Relaxation-is more effective in reducing pain, improving range of motion, and enhancing posture in individuals with Text Neck Syndrome.

Conditions

• Text Neck Syndrome

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Bowen therapy	Participants will receive Bowen Therapy sessions three times per week for six weeks. Gentle rolling moves will be applied to the cervical and upper back muscles to reduce pain, muscle tension, and improve posture.
OTHER	Post-Isometric Relaxation Technique (PIRT)	Participants will undergo PIRT sessions three times per week for six weeks, involving gentle isometric contractions and relaxation of targeted neck and shoulder muscles to improve flexibility and reduce discomfort.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-12-11
• Primary completion: 2026-02-11
• Completion: 2026-02-11
• First posted: 2026-03-18
• Last updated: 2026-03-20

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan