CompletedNot Applicable

Correlation Between Smartphone Use and Text Neck Posture in Asymptomatic Subjects

Egypt30 participantsStarted 2023-07-01

Plain-language summary

This study will be conducted to investigate the correlation between the number of hours of smartphone usage and severity of text neck posture, cervical ROM, DNF endurance and resting head posture among asymptomatic 18 to 25 years old adults

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 25 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Individuals who are willing to participate at the time of data collection.
. Individuals aged 18 - 25 years old.
. Individuals who use a smartphone to report the duration of weekly usage (at least one year of using a smartphone and minimum duration of smartphone use of ≥1 h per day

Exclusion criteria

. Previous history of an accident or severe injury.
. Any neurological or cardiovascular problem.
. Spinal surgery or any disease that prevents the individual from adopting an unsupported orthostatic posture.
. Congenital cervical problem.
. Pregnant women.

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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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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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What they're measuring

Assessing the average duration of smartphone screen time

Timeframe: at baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06509035

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-01

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