RecruitingNot Applicable

Smartphone Addiction on the Biomechanical Properties of Thumb Muscles and Thumb Sensory Sensitivity

Turkey (Türkiye)36 participantsStarted 2025-07-01

Plain-language summary

This study will aim to assess the effects of smartphone addiction on thumb muscle biomechanics and sensory sensitivity among university students. The research will investigate whether excessive smartphone use leads to significant differences in muscle tone, stiffness, elasticity, and sensory discrimination capabilities.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 30 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18-30 years * Currently enrolled university students * Regular smartphone users Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of systemic, chronic, or neuromuscular disorders * History of upper limb surgery or trauma * Neurological or orthopedic conditions affecting upper extremities * Subcutaneous fat over target muscles \>20 mm * Presence of wounds or burns on the measurement area

What they're measuring

MyotonPro™ Muscle Assessment

Timeframe: Baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07040267

SponsorSaglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-07-01

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