Smartphone Addiction and Cervical Muscular Health

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Smartphone Addiction; Neck Pain

Treatments: Other: Observational Assessment

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07038980

Smartphone Addiction&Neck

Details and patient eligibility

About

This cross-sectional observational study investigates how smartphone addiction affects neck pain severity, pressure pain threshold, and mechanical properties of cervical muscles in healthy young adults. Two groups-those with and without smartphone addiction-are compared based on validated addiction scales and objective muscle assessments using MyotonPRO and algometry.

Full description

Smartphone addiction has become increasingly prevalent among young adults, often accompanied by poor posture and musculoskeletal complaints. This study aims to identify the differences in neck-related pain, disability, and mechanical muscle characteristics between addicted and non-addicted individuals. Participants are assessed using the Smartphone Addiction Scale - Short Form (SAS-SF), Social Media Addiction Scale (SMAS), Neck Disability Index (NDI), MyotonPRO for muscle tone/stiffness/elastance, and pressure algometry. The findings may contribute to the development of ergonomic and behavioral strategies for musculoskeletal health preservation in digital device users.

Enrollment: 54 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 30 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Aged between 18-30 years
• Actively using a smartphone
• Volunteer consent provided

Exclusion criteria

• Any diagnosed cervical spine pathology
• Neurological, rheumatological, or psychiatric disease
• Previous cervical surgery
• Lack of cooperation or inability to understand instructions

Trial design

54 participants in 2 patient groups

Smartphone Addiction Group

Description:

Participants scoring above the cutoff values on the Smartphone Addiction Scale - Short Form (≥31 for males, ≥33 for females).

Treatment:

Other: Observational Assessment

Non-Addicted Group

Description:

Participants who do not meet the addiction criteria according to the SAS-SF. These individuals demonstrate regular or low smartphone use and serve as a comparative control group for musculoskeletal outcomes.

Treatment:

Other: Observational Assessment