Smartphone Addiction in Relation to Trunk Position Sense, Fatigue and Insomnia in Adolescences

Last updated: February 14, 2022
Sponsor: October 6 University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT05253885
smartphone003
  • Ages 17-18
  • Female
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The aim of the study is to evaluate the relationship between smartphone addiction and trunk position sense, insomnia and fatigue in adolescents. Sample size will be determined after a pilot study conducted on a small sample of adolescents. Digital goniometer will be used to evaluate trunk position sense, insomnia severity index will be used to evaluate insomnia severity and fatigue will be measured by fatigue severity scale.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adolescents with age between 17 and 18 years old.
  • BMI between 16.4 and 24.8 kg/m2
  • Smartphone addiction scale (short version) higher than 33
  • Smartphone users of 4-5 inches screen size smartphones, weighing 140-160 grams anddimensions less than 159799 mm.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Visual or hearing defects.
  • Congenital abnormalities.
  • Neurological abnormalities
  • Musculoskeletal abnormalities

Study Design

Total Participants: 200
Study Start date:
February 25, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
July 15, 2022

Connect with a study center

  • October 6 University hospital

    Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin, Giza 12533
    Egypt

    Active - Recruiting

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