Correlation Between Smart Phone Overuse, Craniovertebral Angle, Cervical Muscle Endurance and Temporomandibular Proprioception in Adolescents

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Mar 1, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how too much smartphone use might be affecting certain physical aspects in teenagers. Specifically, researchers want to see if there is a link between smartphone overuse and changes in neck posture (called craniovertebral angle), neck muscle strength, and how well the jaw joint works. They are looking for participants who are between 17 and 19 years old, have been using smartphones daily for at least four years, and do not have any medical issues like jaw problems, spinal deformities, or obesity.

If eligible, participants will be part of a study that aims to understand these relationships better. They can expect to complete some assessments related to their smartphone use and physical abilities. The trial is currently recruiting participants, so if you think you meet the criteria and are interested, this could be a great opportunity to contribute to important research about the health effects of smartphone use in adolescents.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Both genders will be included.
• • 2. Adolescents with age ranging from 17 to 19 years.
• • 3. Adolescents using smart phone daily for not less than 4 years for 4 years.
• • 4. All participants will be free from any medical disease, visual or hearing problem.
• • 5. No history of temporomandibular joint complaints or disorder.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Adolescent who cannot understand or follow instructions.
• • 2. Congenital or acquired spinal deformities.
• • 3. Adolescents with obesity.
• • 4. Athlete adolescents.
• • 5. Any neck or upper extremity Injury.
• • 6. Neurological, musculoskeletal, and cardiopulmonary disease.
• • 7. Adolescent with teeth braces during last 4 years