The Influence of Body Mass Index and Smartphone Overuse on Cervical Myofascial Pain: A Cross-sect… (NCT06221085) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Influence of Body Mass Index and Smartphone Overuse on Cervical Myofascial Pain: A Cross-sectional Study
Saudi Arabia90 participantsStarted 2024-01-18
Plain-language summary
An observational cross-sectional study will be conducted on 90 female students (right dominant) aged 19-26 years at Jazan University, they will have 40 points or more on Smartphone Addiction Proneness Scale (SAPS) and will be divided into three groups (30 students for each): Group I (BMI\<25kg/m2), Group II (BMI 25-30kg/m2), and Group III (BMI \>30 kg/m2). Pain pressure thresholds were measured using a pressure gauge algometer (PGA) over trigger points in the neck muscles.
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years – 26 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 19 and 26 years.
* Participants who send at least 25 text messages or emails per day.
* Use their smartphone to browse the Internet, and/or play games for more than one hour per day.
* If participants score on the Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAPS) \> 40 points.
* Right dominant hand.
Exclusion Criteria:
Any subject will be excluded from the study if they meet one or more of the following criteria:
* Neck musculoskeletal trauma.
* Congenital deformities.
* Surgical or neurological disease.
* History of neck injury, and pregnancy.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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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?
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