Smartphone Addiction and Cervical Muscular Health
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Observational Assessment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Smartphone Addiction, Neck Pain. Basic parameters: 18 years — 30 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Investigation of the Effect of Smartphone Addiction on Neck Pain and the Structural and Mechanical Properties of Neck Muscles in Young Adults
Overview
This cross-sectional observational study investigates how smartphone addiction affects neck pain severity, pressure pain threshold, and mechanical properties of cervical muscles in healthy young adults. Two groups-those with and without smartphone addiction-are compared based on validated addiction scales and objective muscle assessments using MyotonPRO and algometry.
Detailed description
Smartphone addiction has become increasingly prevalent among young adults, often accompanied by poor posture and musculoskeletal complaints. This study aims to identify the differences in neck-related pain, disability, and mechanical muscle characteristics between addicted and non-addicted individuals. Participants are assessed using the Smartphone Addiction Scale - Short Form (SAS-SF), Social Media Addiction Scale (SMAS), Neck Disability Index (NDI), MyotonPRO for muscle tone/stiffness/elastance, and pressure algometry. The findings may contribute to the development of ergonomic and behavioral strategies for musculoskeletal health preservation in digital device users.
Interventions
- Other Observational Assessment
Participants in both groups undergo a one-time diagnostic evaluation consisting of: Smartphone Addiction Scale - Short Form (SAS-SF) Neck Disability Index (NDI) MyotonPRO measurement of cervical muscle tone, stiffness, and elasticity Pressure pain threshold measurement using a handheld algometer Social Media Addiction Scale (SMAS) No therapeutic or behavioral intervention is applied. All procedures are non-invasive and conducted for observational purposes only.
Primary outcome measures
- Quantitative Muscle Mechanical Assessment [Time frame: Baseline]
Secondary outcome measures (4)
- Neck Disability Index (NDI) [Time frame: Baseline]
- Smartphone Addiction Scale - Short Form (SAS-SF) [Time frame: Baseline]
- Social Media Addiction Scale (SMAS) [Time frame: Baseline]
- Pressure Algometry [Time frame: Baseline]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Aged between 18-30 years
- Actively using a smartphone
- Volunteer consent provided
Exclusion criteria
- Any diagnosed cervical spine pathology
- Neurological, rheumatological, or psychiatric disease
- Previous cervical surgery
- Lack of cooperation or inability to understand instructions
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi — Istanbul
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07038980 · Smartphone Addiction&Neck