Smartphone AddictionNCT06509035
Correlation Between Smartphone Use and Text Neck Posture in Asymptomatic Subjects
An observational study of Smartphone Addiction and Text Neck Posture, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial 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 Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Smartphone Addiction, Text Neck Posture
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2023to 1 Jun 2024
- 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 18 to 25 years
- All sexes
- Adult
Study population: Thirty, males and females students, with age 18 - 25 years old recruited from faculty of physical therapy in Misr University for Science and Technology, 6 October, Egypt.
Who may be able to join
- 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
Who cannot join
- 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.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
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
Read the detailed description
Smartphone use has increased significantly globally, with 79% of adults aged 18-44 carrying a smartphone constantly. This can cause excessive anterior curves in the neck vertebrae and increase the mechanical load on cervical spine joints. Overuse syndrome, spinal damage, and other side effects can result. This study aims to investigate the correlation between time spent using smartphones and text neck posture and its association with head and neck posture, cervical ROM, and DNF endurance among asymptomatic 18-25-year-olds.
- Conditions
- Smartphone Addiction, Text Neck Posture
- Keywords
- forward head posture, smart phone use
- Medical subject headings
- Internet Addiction Disorder
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Assessing the average duration of smartphone screen time
A mobile application called Screen Time Restrain Yourself measures smartphone usage in hours over the past week, allowing users to monitor their daily usage without disrupting normal smartphone use.
Measured: at baseline
Secondary outcomes (3)
Assessment of head and neck posture
Photogrammetry is a reliable method for measuring head and cervical spine postures. It involves taking sagittal photographs of the subject's head tilt angle and neck tilt angle. A camera is positioned at a height corresponding to the seventh cervical vertebra (C7) level, and spherical markers are attached to the right tragus, canthus, and spinal process. The subject is instructed to sit on a chair, maintain a resting head posture, and perform full flexion and extension three times. The average of angles from repeated photos is used to reduce bias. Fatigue time is reported after ten minutes of use with a smartphone.
Measured: at baseline
Assessment of cervical range of motion
Cervical ROM is measured using a universal goniometer, with subjects placed flat on the floor and supported on a lap. They move their head in flexion and extension, with the goniometer placed over the external auditory meatus, fixed arm perpendicular to the floor, and movable arm with the nose base. For cervical rotation, they turn the head to the left or right side, and for lateral flexion, they touch the ear to a shoulder of the same side. The goniometer is a valid and reliable tool for measuring cervical ROM, with good interrater and intraterrater reliability.
Measured: at baseline
Assessment of deep neck flexor endurance
The Neck Flexor Muscle Endurance Test (NFMET) involves a subject supine, with hands resting on the abdomen and feet flat on a plinth. The subject performs chin retraction, head and neck lift, and skin folds. The test measures muscle endurance, with males having a longer average hold time than females.
Measured: at baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Jul 2024
- Study start1 Jul 2023
- Primary completion1 Dec 2023
- Study completion1 Jun 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Smartphone AddictionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo UniversityThe 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
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Hend Hesham Abd Elfatah Ali, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06509035
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Hend PhD
- Status last verified
- Jul 2024
- First submitted
- 2 Jul 2024
- Last updated
- 19 Jul 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Jul 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Correlation Between Smartphone Use and Text Neck Posture in Asymptomatic Subjects
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06509035
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Hend PhD
- Conditions
- Smartphone Addiction, Text Neck Posture
- Keywords
- forward head posture, smart phone use
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Jun 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 Jul 2024 (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.
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
Detailed description
Smartphone use has increased significantly globally, with 79% of adults aged 18-44 carrying a smartphone constantly. This can cause excessive anterior curves in the neck vertebrae and increase the mechanical load on cervical spine joints. Overuse syndrome, spinal damage, and other side effects can result. This study aims to investigate the correlation between time spent using smartphones and text neck posture and its association with head and neck posture, cervical ROM, and DNF endurance among asymptomatic 18-25-year-olds.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Thirty, males and females students, with age 18 - 25 years old recruited from faculty of physical therapy in Misr University for Science and Technology, 6 October, Egypt.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- 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
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- 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.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Assessing the average duration of smartphone screen time
Time frame: at baseline
A mobile application called Screen Time Restrain Yourself measures smartphone usage in hours over the past week, allowing users to monitor their daily usage without disrupting normal smartphone use.
3 secondary outcomes
Assessment of head and neck posture
Time frame: at baseline
Assessment of cervical range of motion
Time frame: at baseline
Assessment of deep neck flexor endurance
Time frame: at baseline
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 19 Jul 2024.
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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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Smartphone Addiction and Text Neck Posture, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
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 3 inclusion and 5 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 19 Jul 2024. 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 Egypt. 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?
Assessing the average duration of smartphone screen time (time frame: at baseline). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 19 Jul 2024.