A study to evaluate the effect of shoulder exercises on head posture and hand functions in heavy smartphone users.

Phase 3

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Scapular Stabilizing exercises

• Registration Number: CTRI/2025/06/088851
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Vanshika Khurana PT

Brief Summary

In this study, we will evaluate the effect of scapular stabilizing exercises on craniovertebral angle, grip strength and pinch strength in asymptomatic smartphone addicted users. Pre and post measurements of craniovertebral angle, grip and key pinch strength of smartphone addicted users who are using smartphone for more than 4 hours per day for more than 1 year will be documented. 106 participants will be divided into 2 groups (53 each). Group A will receive scapular stabilizing exercises plus ergonomic educational leaflet for a period of 4 weeks, while group B will receive ergonomic educational leaflet only. Post intervention values of craniovertebral angle, grip strength and pinch strength will be recorded after a period of 4 weeks. The data will be analyzed using appropriate statistical tests.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2025-06-30
• Last Update Posted: 2025-12-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 106

Inclusion Criteria

• Male and female in the age group 18-40 years.
• Smartphone users who have been using smartphone for more than 4 hours for more than 1 year.

Exclusion Criteria

• Participants complaining of pain or symptoms related to any cardiovascular, musculoskeletal or neurological dysfunction in neck or dominant upper extremity that may affect study variables.
• Previous history of any injury or congenital or diagnosed disease or surgery which may affect study variables.
• Any diagnosed case of malignancy.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Grip strength	At baseline (pre-intervention) and | At 4 weeks (post intervention)
Pinch strength	At baseline (pre-intervention) and | At 4 weeks (post intervention)
Craniovertebral angle	At baseline (pre-intervention) and | At 4 weeks (post intervention)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Saket College of Physiotherapy; 🇮🇳 Panchkula, HARYANA, India

Saket College of Physiotherapy

🇮🇳Panchkula, HARYANA, India

Vanshika Khurana

Principal investigator

8816070867

vanshikakhurana0@gmail.com