Investigation of the Effect of Smartphone Addiction on Neck Pain and the Structural and Mechanical Properties of Neck Muscles in Young Adults
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 入组人数
- 54
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Quantitative Muscle Mechanical Assessment
研究概览
简要总结
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.
详细描述
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.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Other
- 时间视角
- Prospective
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 30 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Aged between 18-30 years
- •Actively using a smartphone
- •Volunteer consent provided
排除标准
- •Any diagnosed cervical spine pathology
- •Neurological, rheumatological, or psychiatric disease
- •Previous cervical surgery
- •Lack of cooperation or inability to understand instructions
结局指标
主要结局
Quantitative Muscle Mechanical Assessment
时间窗: Baseline
A handheld digital palpation device used to measure biomechanical properties of superficial cervical muscles (tone, stiffness, elasticity). Measurements are taken bilaterally from specific muscles (e.g., platysma, SCM, upper trapezius, suboccipital muscles) in a resting position.
次要结局
- Neck Disability Index (NDI)(Baseline)
- Smartphone Addiction Scale - Short Form (SAS-SF)(Baseline)
- Social Media Addiction Scale (SMAS)(Baseline)
- Pressure Algometry(Baseline)
研究者
ESRA PEHLIVAN
PhD
Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi