The aim of this study is to reveal the relationship between the degree of neck straightening and pain, phone addiction and nomophobia in young adult patients who applied to the clinic with the complaint of neck pain and were diagnosed with neck straightening as a result of radiological examinations.
120 patients who applied to the clinic with the complaint of neck pain and were diagnosed with cervical hypolordosis by radiological examination will be included in the study. After giving the necessary verbal and written information about the study, a link will be sent to the phones of the patients whose informed consent was obtained. Patients will access evaluation questions and survey questions via this link. Personal information with the Sociodemographic Data Form prepared by us; pain severity by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS); phone addiction level with the Smartphone Addiction Questionnaire (Young Population); nomophobia levels will be evaluated with the Nomophobia Scale.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients between the ages of 18-35
* Diagnosed with neck flattening
* Patients who agreed to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients under the age of 18 and older than 35,
* Who cannot cooperate verbally and/or auditory,
* Who cannot cooperate psychologically and/or perceptually
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This study looked at the connection between a straightened or reversed neck curve, neck pain, and heavy smartphone use — does my neck X-ray or posture suggest that how I use my phone could be contributing to my pain?
2Since this trial measured 'nomophobia' — basically anxiety about being without your phone — alongside neck pain, is it worth me honestly assessing my own smartphone habits as part of figuring out what's driving my symptoms?
3The study used a Visual Analog Scale to measure pain, which is a simple self-reported score — how does my current pain level compare to what researchers typically see in people with cervical hypolordosis, and does that change what treatment you'd recommend for me?
4Since this trial is now completed, have any findings been published that you think are relevant to my situation, and would they change how you approach my neck pain treatment?
5Are there lifestyle changes — like adjusting how I hold my phone or limiting screen time — that you'd suggest I try based on what studies like this one have found, before moving on to other interventions?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Visual Analog Scale
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year
2
Nomophobia
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year
3
Smartphone Addiction Survey (Young Population)
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year