Smartphone Addiction on the Biomechanical Properties of Thumb Muscles and Thumb Sensory Sensitivity

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-30
SponsorSaglik Bilimleri Universitesi

About this trial

This study will aim to assess the effects of smartphone addiction on thumb muscle biomechanics and sensory sensitivity among university students. The research will investigate whether excessive smartphone use leads to significant differences in muscle tone, stiffness, elasticity, and sensory discrimination capabilities.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Aged 18-30 years

Currently enrolled university students

Regular smartphone users

Disqualifiers

Presence of systemic, chronic, or neuromuscular disorders

History of upper limb surgery or trauma

Neurological or orthopedic conditions affecting upper extremities

Subcutaneous fat over target muscles >20 mm

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Thumb evaluations

Treatment groups

36 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators