Smartphone Addiction and Cervical Muscular Health
Investigation of the Effect of Smartphone Addiction on Neck Pain and the Structural and Mechanical Properties of Neck Muscles in Young Adults
Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
54 participants
Jun 26, 2025
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Aged between 18-30 years
- Actively using a smartphone
- Volunteer consent provided
Exclusion Criteria4
- Any diagnosed cervical spine pathology
- Neurological, rheumatological, or psychiatric disease
- Previous cervical surgery
- Lack of cooperation or inability to understand instructions
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Interventions
Participants in both groups undergo a one-time diagnostic evaluation consisting of: Smartphone Addiction Scale - Short Form (SAS-SF) Neck Disability Index (NDI) MyotonPRO measurement of cervical muscle tone, stiffness, and elasticity Pressure pain threshold measurement using a handheld algometer Social Media Addiction Scale (SMAS) No therapeutic or behavioral intervention is applied. All procedures are non-invasive and conducted for observational purposes only.
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NCT07038980