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
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.
Aged 18-30 years
Currently enrolled university students
Regular smartphone users
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