Examining the Effects of Fatigue According to Nomophobia Level
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 90
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Assessment of Neuromuscular Mechanical Properties
研究概览
简要总结
The aim of this study is to examine, using a comparative and experimental approach, the effects of nomophobia (fear of being without a smartphone) levels on acute neuromuscular and cognitive fatigue susceptibility induced by a standard physical exertion in young adults.
详细描述
This project aims to fill a significant gap in the literature by examining the effects of Nomophobia (No Mobile Phone Phobia), one of the rapidly increasing behavioral problems of the digital age, on cognitive performance and the neuromuscular system through objective physiological measurements.
Nomophobia is increasing, especially among young adults, with the widespread use of smartphones; it is closely associated with high anxiety, distractibility, and stress levels . Studies in the literature have reported significant correlations (r ≈ 0.45) between Nomophobia and stress. However, the vast majority of these studies are based on subjective scales and do not provide objective data that directly examine neuromuscular and physiological effects. Therefore, the somatic reflections of psychological stress related to Nomophobia on muscle mechanics and cognitive resilience have not been sufficiently explained.
Smartphone users, particularly those in their adolescence and twenties, are at higher risk for musculoskeletal disorders due to prolonged and repetitive static positions. This leads to fatigue and pain in the neck (Sternocleidomastoid - SCM, Upper Trapezius), upper extremity (Flexor Carpi Radialis - FCR), and trunk (Lumbar Erector Spinae - LES, Rectus Abdominis) muscles
This project will objectively evaluate the effects of nomophobia-induced psychological stress on two key physiological domains to demonstrate its amplifying effect on this pre-existing physiological sensitivity:
Cognitive Performance: Examining the prolongation of Reaction Time (RT) in attention-demanding tasks after acute physical exertion in individuals with high levels of nomophobia. Cognitive performance will be assessed using the Nelson Hand Reaction Time Test (Simple Reaction Time - SRT), which measures the speed of a participant's hand motor response to a visual stimulus in milliseconds (ms).
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Cohort
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 25 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Being between 18-25 years of age.
- •Agreeing to participate in the study voluntarily and signing the Informed Consent Form.
- •Being literate in Turkish.
- •Being able to complete the Nomophobia and PAS scales.
排除标准
- •Having undergone musculoskeletal surgery within the last 6 months.
- •Having any chronic neurological or orthopedic condition that would prevent participation in the experimental protocol (e.g., herniated disc, fibromyalgia, cervical disc herniation, etc.).
- •Taking medications that may affect muscle tone or pain perception continuously (e.g., antidepressants, antispasmodics, muscle relaxants).
- •Having a diagnosed serious psychiatric disorder (clinical depression, bipolar disorder, etc.).
- •Having a cardiovascular or respiratory disease that would prevent maximum physical exertion during the protocol.
结局指标
主要结局
Assessment of Neuromuscular Mechanical Properties
时间窗: PRE (Before Loading)
Measurements will be performed face-to-face. • Device: MyotonPRO Device * Measurement Method: Myotonometry non-invasively measures the mechanical oscillation response of a muscle following a short and mild mechanical impulse applied to the muscle. • * Application Details: Measurements are repeated on the sternocleidomastoid (SCM), superior trapezius, flexor carpi radialis (FCR), and lumbar erector spinae (LES) muscles at PRE (Before Loading), POST-0 (Immediately After Loading), and POST-3 (3 Minutes After Loading) time points (Lettner et al., 2024).
Assessment of Neuromuscular Mechanical Properties
时间窗: POST-0 (Immediately After Loading)
Measurements will be performed face-to-face. • Device: MyotonPRO Device * Measurement Method: Myotonometry non-invasively measures the mechanical oscillation response of a muscle following a short and mild mechanical impulse applied to the muscle. • * Application Details: Measurements are repeated on the sternocleidomastoid (SCM), superior trapezius, flexor carpi radialis (FCR), and lumbar erector spinae (LES) muscles at PRE (Before Loading), POST-0 (Immediately After Loading), and POST-3 (3 Minutes After Loading) time points (Lettner et al., 2024).
Assessment of Neuromuscular Mechanical Properties
时间窗: POST-3 (3 Minutes After Loading)
Measurements will be performed face-to-face. • Device: MyotonPRO Device * Measurement Method: Myotonometry non-invasively measures the mechanical oscillation response of a muscle following a short and mild mechanical impulse applied to the muscle. • * Application Details: Measurements are repeated on the sternocleidomastoid (SCM), superior trapezius, flexor carpi radialis (FCR), and lumbar erector spinae (LES) muscles at PRE (Before Loading), POST-0 (Immediately After Loading), and POST-3 (3 Minutes After Loading) time points (Lettner et al., 2024).
次要结局
- Scale: Nomophobia Scale (NMP-Q)(PRE (Before Loading))
- Determining Physical Activity Level(PRE (Before Loading))
- Scale: Borg Perceived Effort Scale (RPE)(PRE (Before Loading))
- Scale: Borg Perceived Effort Scale (RPE)(POST-0 (Immediately After Loading))
- Scale: Borg Perceived Effort Scale (RPE)(POST-3 (3 Minutes After Loading))
- Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS)(PRE (Before Loading))
研究者
Naciye Dilruba Tektas Gulbil
Assistant Professor
Inonu University