Pain, ChronicNCT05253950
Technology on the Occurrence of Muscoskeletal Disorders in Students
An observational study of Pain, Chronic and Posture Disorders in Children, run by University of Thessaly at 1 site in Greece.
Trial summary
To investgate the long use of electronic devices that forces the person to adopt an uncomfortable posture which leads to the appearance of musculoskeletal disorders such as neck pain, thoracic pain, back pain and tendonitis of the upper extremities due to writing messages and especially when the person uses only one… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 15 to 17 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Pain, Chronic, Posture Disorders in Children
- What is being tested?
- Questionnaire
- How many people
- 120 participants
- Where
- 1 siteGreece
- Study dates
- 1 Feb 2021to 30 Jun 2021
- How long will I take part?
- 1 Day
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 15 to 17 years
- All sexes
- Child
Study population: A sample of 120 people was collected from all over Greece, more specifically 7.6% belong to the region of Attica, 7.6% belong to the region of Western Greece, 0.8% belong to the region of Thessaly, 32.8% belong to the region of Central Macedonia and 51.3% belong to the region of Crete . Criteria for participation in the research were students who were competent, without psychiatric disorders who attended the A \& B High School, while the exclusion criteria from the research were students who have undergone surgery on the musculoskeletal system.
Who may be able to join
- without psychiatric disorders
- attended the A \& B High School
Who cannot join
- undergone surgery on the musculoskeletal system
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Technology on the Occurrence of Muscoskeletal Disorders in Students of A&B
To investgate the long use of electronic devices that forces the person to adopt an uncomfortable posture which leads to the appearance of musculoskeletal disorders such as neck pain, thoracic pain, back pain and tendonitis of the upper extremities due to writing messages and especially when the person uses only one hand.
Read the detailed description
Due to the uncontrolled use of electronic devices, the purpose of this research is to initially prove that the long-term use of electronic devices is a factor in the occurrence of pain in the musculoskeletal system in students of A '\& B' of High school. A secondary question of the present study is the hypothesis that adopting the wrong posture while using smart devices plays an important role in the onset of symptoms in one or more parts of the body. Finally, the third research question of the present study concerns whether long-term use of electronic devices is responsible for reducing physical activity in students.
In order to prove the positive correlation between technology and musculoskeletal disorders but also to answer the above questions, a questionnaire was distributed online to one hundred and twenty students of A '\& B' Lyceum from all over Greece, which was promoted online. More specifically, the questionnaire included questions from two standard questionnaires, the Internet Addiction Test (IAT) and the Nordic Muscuskeletal Questionnaire (NQS).In addition they completed a medical history and supplementary questions about their physical condition and the attitudes they adopt when using electronic devices.
- Conditions
- Pain, Chronic, Posture Disorders in Children
- Being tested
- Questionnaire
- Keywords
- musculetical pain, electronic device, addiction, posture
- Medical subject headings
- Chronic Pain, Behavior, Addictive
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
QuestionnaireOther
answered questions from two standard questionnaires the Internet Addiction Test (IAT) which examines students' dependence on the internet and the Nordic Muscuskeletal Questionnaire (NQS) which examines the onset of symptoms from the musculoskeletal system
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Observational Group | A sample of 120 people was collected from all over Greece, more specifically 7.6% belong to the region of Attica, 7.6% belong to the region of Western Greece, 0.8% belong to the region of Thessaly, 32.8% belong to the region of Central Macedonia and 51.3% belong to the region of Crete . Receives: Other: Questionnaire |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NQS)
Long-term use of electronic devices in the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders on neck pain, on shoulder pain, on hip pain, on knees pain, on fingers pain
Measured: 1 day
Internet Addiction Test (IAT)
Incorrect posture and long use of electronic devices as a cause of musculoskeletal disorders, during the use of the mobile phone in a sitting position, in lying down and in standing position.
Measured: 1 day
Internet Addiction Test (IAT)
Low physical condition and long use of electronic devices
Measured: 1 day
Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NGS)
Investigation of pain treatment of students who reported symptoms in the musculoskeletal system by medical help or medication to treat pain.
Measured: 1 day
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Feb 2022
- Study start1 Feb 2021
- Primary completion30 Mar 2021
- Study completion30 Jun 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Pain, ChronicStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of ThessalyThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (actual)
- Target duration
- 1 Day
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Thessaly
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Konstantinos Chandolias, University of Thessaly
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05253950
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KC26042015
- Status last verified
- Feb 2022
- First submitted
- 20 Jan 2022
- Last updated
- 24 Feb 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
1. Wolf, C., Wolf, S., Weiss, M., & Nino, G. (2018). Children's environmental health in the digital era: understanding early screen exposure as a preventable risk factor for obesity and sleep disorders. Children, 5(2), 31. 2. Canillas, F., Colino, A., & Menéndez, P. (2014). Cellular phone overuse as a cause for trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis: a two case report. Journal of orthopaedic case reports, 4(4), 6. 3. Kim, H. J., & Kim, J. S. (2015). The relationship between smartphone use and subjective musculoskeletal symptoms and university students. Journal of physicaltherapyscience, 27(3), 575-579. 4. Eitivipart, A. C., Viriyarojanakul, S., & Redhead, L. (2018). Musculoskeletal disorder and pain associated with smartphone use: A systematic review of biomechanical evidence. Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, 38(02), 77-90. 5. Lepp, A., Barkley, J. E., Sanders, G. J., Rebold, M., & Gates, P. (2013). The relationship between cell phone use, physical and sedentary activity, and cardiorespiratory fitness in a sample of US college students. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and physical activity, 10(1), 1-9 6. Billieux, J., Philippot, P., Schmid, C., Maurage, P., De Mol, J., & Van der Linden, M. (2015). Is dysfunctional use of the mobile phone a behavioural addiction? confronting symptom-based versus process-based approaches. Clinical psychology & psychotherapy, 22(5), 460-468. 7. Jung, S. I., Lee, N. K., Kang, K. W., Kim, K., & Do, Y. L. (2016). The effect of smartphone usage time on posture and respiratory function. Journal of physical therapy science, 28(1), 186-189. 8. Knapik, J. J. (2015). The importance of physical fitness for injury prevention: part 1. Journal of special operations medicine: a peer reviewed journal for SOF medical professionals, 15(1), 123-127. 9. Penglee, N., Christiana, R. W., Battista, R. A., & Rosenberg, E. (2019). Smartphone use and physical activity among college students in health science-related majors in the United States and Thailand. International journal of environmental research and public health, 16(8), 1315. 10. Gustafsson, E. (2012). Ergonomic recommendations when texting on mobile phones. Work, 41(Supplement 1), 5705-5706. 11. Cramer, H., Mehling, W. E., Saha, F. J., Dobos, G., & Lauche, R. (2018). Postural awareness and its relation to pain: validation of an innovative instrument measuring awareness of body posture in patients with chronic pain. BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 19(1), 1-10. 12. Brumagne, S., Janssens, L., Janssens, E., & Goddyn, L. (2008). Altered postural control in anticipation of postural instability in persons with recurrent low back pain. Gait & posture, 28(4), 657-662. 13. Revel, M., Andre-Deshays, C., & Minguet, M. (1991). Cervicocephalic kinesthetic sensibility in patients with cervical pain. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 72(5), 288-291. 14. Brumagne, S., Cordo, P., Lysens, R., Verschueren, S., & Swinnen, S. (2000). The role of paraspinal muscle spindles in lumbosacral position sense in individuals with and without low back pain. Spine, 25(8), 989-994. 15. Langford, M. L. (1994). Poor posture subjects a worker's body to muscle imbalance, nerve compression. Occupational Health & Safety (Waco, Tex.), 63(9), 38-40. 16. Borhany, T., Shahid, E., Siddique, W. A., & Ali, H. (2018). Musculoskeletal problems in frequent computer and internet users. Journal of family medicine and primary care, 7(2), 337. 17. Ellahi, A., Khalil, M. S., & Akram, F. (2011). Computer users at risk: Health disorders associated with prolonged computer use. Journal of Business Management and Economics, 2(4), 171-182.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Feb 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Technology on the Occurrence of Muscoskeletal Disorders in Students of A&B
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05253950
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KC26042015
- Conditions
- Pain, Chronic, Posture Disorders in Children
- Keywords
- musculetical pain, electronic device, addiction, posture
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of ThessalyUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Feb 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Mar 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Jun 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 24 Feb 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
To investgate the long use of electronic devices that forces the person to adopt an uncomfortable posture which leads to the appearance of musculoskeletal disorders such as neck pain, thoracic pain, back pain and tendonitis of the upper extremities due to writing messages and especially when the person uses only one hand.
Detailed description
Due to the uncontrolled use of electronic devices, the purpose of this research is to initially prove that the long-term use of electronic devices is a factor in the occurrence of pain in the musculoskeletal system in students of A '\& B' of High school. A secondary question of the present study is the hypothesis that adopting the wrong posture while using smart devices plays an important role in the onset of symptoms in one or more parts of the body. Finally, the third research question of the present study concerns whether long-term use of electronic devices is responsible for reducing physical activity in students.
In order to prove the positive correlation between technology and musculoskeletal disorders but also to answer the above questions, a questionnaire was distributed online to one hundred and twenty students of A '\& B' Lyceum from all over Greece, which was promoted online. More specifically, the questionnaire included questions from two standard questionnaires, the Internet Addiction Test (IAT) and the Nordic Muscuskeletal Questionnaire (NQS).In addition they completed a medical history and supplementary questions about their physical condition and the attitudes they adopt when using electronic devices.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Target follow-up
- 1 Day
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Observational Group | – | Other: QuestionnaireA sample of 120 people was collected from all over Greece, more specifically 7.6% belong to the region of Attica, 7.6% belong to the region of Western Greece, 0.8% belong to the region of Thessaly, 32.8% belong to the region of Central Macedonia and 51.3% belong to the region of Crete . |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 15 to 17 years
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Child
- Study population
- A sample of 120 people was collected from all over Greece, more specifically 7.6% belong to the region of Attica, 7.6% belong to the region of Western Greece, 0.8% belong to the region of Thessaly, 32.8% belong to the region of Central Macedonia and 51.3% belong to the region of Crete . Criteria for participation in the research were students who were competent, without psychiatric disorders who attended the A \& B High School, while the exclusion criteria from the research were students who have undergone surgery on the musculoskeletal system.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- without psychiatric disorders
- attended the A \& B High School
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- undergone surgery on the musculoskeletal system
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Questionnaireanswered questions from two standard questionnaires the Internet Addiction Test (IAT) which examines students' dependence on the internet and the Nordic Muscuskeletal Questionnaire (NQS) which examines the onset of symptoms from the musculoskeletal system | Other | Observational Group |
Primary outcome
Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NQS)
Time frame: 1 day
Long-term use of electronic devices in the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders on neck pain, on shoulder pain, on hip pain, on knees pain, on fingers pain
Internet Addiction Test (IAT)
Time frame: 1 day
Incorrect posture and long use of electronic devices as a cause of musculoskeletal disorders, during the use of the mobile phone in a sitting position, in lying down and in standing position.
Internet Addiction Test (IAT)
Time frame: 1 day
Low physical condition and long use of electronic devices
Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NGS)
Time frame: 1 day
Investigation of pain treatment of students who reported symptoms in the musculoskeletal system by medical help or medication to treat pain.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 24 Feb 2022.
- Background1. Wolf, C., Wolf, S., Weiss, M., & Nino, G. (2018). Children's environmental health in the digital era: understanding early screen exposure as a preventable risk factor for obesity and sleep disorders. Children, 5(2), 31. 2. Canillas, F., Colino, A., & Menéndez, P. (2014). Cellular phone overuse as a cause for trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis: a two case report. Journal of orthopaedic case reports, 4(4), 6. 3. Kim, H. J., & Kim, J. S. (2015). The relationship between smartphone use and subjective musculoskeletal symptoms and university students. Journal of physicaltherapyscience, 27(3), 575-579. 4. Eitivipart, A. C., Viriyarojanakul, S., & Redhead, L. (2018). Musculoskeletal disorder and pain associated with smartphone use: A systematic review of biomechanical evidence. Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, 38(02), 77-90. 5. Lepp, A., Barkley, J. E., Sanders, G. J., Rebold, M., & Gates, P. (2013). The relationship between cell phone use, physical and sedentary activity, and cardiorespiratory fitness in a sample of US college students. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and physical activity, 10(1), 1-9 6. Billieux, J., Philippot, P., Schmid, C., Maurage, P., De Mol, J., & Van der Linden, M. (2015). Is dysfunctional use of the mobile phone a behavioural addiction? confronting symptom-based versus process-based approaches. Clinical psychology & psychotherapy, 22(5), 460-468. 7. Jung, S. I., Lee, N. K., Kang, K. W., Kim, K., & Do, Y. L. (2016). The effect of smartphone usage time on posture and respiratory function. Journal of physical therapy science, 28(1), 186-189. 8. Knapik, J. J. (2015). The importance of physical fitness for injury prevention: part 1. Journal of special operations medicine: a peer reviewed journal for SOF medical professionals, 15(1), 123-127. 9. Penglee, N., Christiana, R. W., Battista, R. A., & Rosenberg, E. (2019). Smartphone use and physical activity among college students in health science-related majors in the United States and Thailand. International journal of environmental research and public health, 16(8), 1315. 10. Gustafsson, E. (2012). Ergonomic recommendations when texting on mobile phones. Work, 41(Supplement 1), 5705-5706. 11. Cramer, H., Mehling, W. E., Saha, F. J., Dobos, G., & Lauche, R. (2018). Postural awareness and its relation to pain: validation of an innovative instrument measuring awareness of body posture in patients with chronic pain. BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 19(1), 1-10. 12. Brumagne, S., Janssens, L., Janssens, E., & Goddyn, L. (2008). Altered postural control in anticipation of postural instability in persons with recurrent low back pain. Gait & posture, 28(4), 657-662. 13. Revel, M., Andre-Deshays, C., & Minguet, M. (1991). Cervicocephalic kinesthetic sensibility in patients with cervical pain. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 72(5), 288-291. 14. Brumagne, S., Cordo, P., Lysens, R., Verschueren, S., & Swinnen, S. (2000). The role of paraspinal muscle spindles in lumbosacral position sense in individuals with and without low back pain. Spine, 25(8), 989-994. 15. Langford, M. L. (1994). Poor posture subjects a worker's body to muscle imbalance, nerve compression. Occupational Health & Safety (Waco, Tex.), 63(9), 38-40. 16. Borhany, T., Shahid, E., Siddique, W. A., & Ali, H. (2018). Musculoskeletal problems in frequent computer and internet users. Journal of family medicine and primary care, 7(2), 337. 17. Ellahi, A., Khalil, M. S., & Akram, F. (2011). Computer users at risk: Health disorders associated with prolonged computer use. Journal of Business Management and Economics, 2(4), 171-182.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Pain, Chronic and Posture Disorders in Children, run by University of Thessaly at 1 site in Greece.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Feb 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Greece. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NQS) (time frame: 1 day). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05253950, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 24 Feb 2022.