Investigation of the Effect of Screen Time Before Sleep on Posture Disorders and Dynamic Balance
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In plain language
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Pre-sleep screen exposure assessment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Postural Disorders, Balance Problems. Basic parameters: 18 years — 35 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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Overview
The widespread use of electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops has significantly increased screen exposure, especially before sleep. Prolonged screen use may contribute to poor posture by promoting forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and other musculoskeletal problems. In addition, screen exposure before sleep may negatively affect sleep quality and neuromuscular performance, which may in turn influence postural control and balance.
Detailed description
Postural disorders arise from the disruption of the natural alignment of the spine and are often associated with muscle imbalances, joint stress, and pain. Incorrect posture caused by prolonged technology use has been reported to increase the risk of musculoskeletal problems among young adults.
Dynamic balance is an important component of postural control and is influenced by the integration of sensory input and neuromuscular responses. Sleep disturbances and lifestyle habits, including excessive screen exposure before sleep, may affect this complex system.
Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the effect of screen time before sleep on posture disorders and dynamic balance in healthy young adults. Participants aged between 18 and 35 years will be evaluated for screen usage habits before sleep. Posture analysis and the Star Excursion Balance Test will be used to assess posture alignment and dynamic balance performance.
Interventions
- Other Pre-sleep screen exposure assessment
Pre-sleep screen exposure is evaluated using smartphone-based self-reported queries on duration and usage characteristics
Primary outcome measures
- Posture Analysis [Time frame: Single assessment at baseline]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
- Star Excursion Balance Test [Time frame: Single assessment at baseline]
- Duration of pre-sleep screen exposure [Time frame: Single assessment at baseline]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Healthy adults
- Aged 18 to 35 years
- Willing to participate voluntarily in the study
Exclusion criteria
- History of orthopedic injury or surgery affecting balance
- Use of medications that may affect attention or balance
- Refusal to provide informed consent
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi — Istanbul
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07541963 · Sleep&ScreenTime1