The Effects of Smartphone Addiction on Pinch Strength, Muscle Stiffness, and Hand/Wrist Function in Young Adults
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Observational Study
Smartphone Addiction
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 25
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 134 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim University · Other
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About This Trial
Smartphones have become an indispensable part of daily life, and their increasing use has raised concerns about various health effects, including musculoskeletal symptoms. Repetitive movements of the thumb and hand muscles can lead to issues such as tendinosis, myofascial pain syndrome, and a decrease in pinch strength. Studies have shown that musculoskeletal symptoms related to smartphone use are…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Willing to participate in the study
* Have been using a smartphone for more than one year
* Aged between 18 and 25 years
* Send 25 or more text messages or emails per day
* Spend more than 2 hours browsing the internet and/or play games for more than one hour a day
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