SmartphoneNCT03772782
Relationship of SmartPhone Use Addiction With Musculoskeletal System and Cognitive Flexibility
An observational study of Smartphone and Musculoskeletal, run by Hacettepe University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Smartphones have become a part of everyday life, but with some problems. Researches have pointed out that smartphone addiction can cause both physical and mental problems. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Smartphone, Musculoskeletal, Cognitive Flexiblity
- How many people
- 325 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 30 Jan 2019to 12 Jun 2019
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 25 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: university students between the ages of 18-25
Who may be able to join
- University students
- Without any known physical and/or psychological disorders
- Using a smartphone
- Volunteer
Who cannot join
- Have any physical and/or psychological disorders
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Investigation of the Relationship of Smart Phone Use Addiction With Musculoskeletal System Problems and Cognitive Flexibility
Smartphones have become a part of everyday life, but with some problems. Researches have pointed out that smartphone addiction can cause both physical and mental problems.
Read the detailed description
Smartphones have become a part of everyday life, but with some problems. Developments in communication technologies have also improved the capacities and limits of smartphones. This has led to the increased availability of smartphones in daily life. Smartphones have become a part of everyday life, but with some problems. Smartphone addiction has been an important topic of research and discussion as a type of addiction that develops depending on the frequency of smartphone use. Researches have pointed out that smartphone addiction can cause both physical and mental problems. As a result of a study conducted in the literature, continuous use of smartphones has been found to cause sleep disturbances, stress, anxiety, decrease in physical activities and many diseases. In this study, the relationship between the concept of smartphone addiction and musculoskeletal problems and cognitive flexibility in young people will be investigated.
- Conditions
- Smartphone, Musculoskeletal, Cognitive Flexiblity
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Smartphone addiction scale score
The Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS) is a33-item, six-point Likert-type self-rating scale.
Measured: at the end of the third month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Dec 2018
- Study start30 Jan 2019
- Primary completion12 Jun 2019
- Study completion12 Jun 2019
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for SmartphoneStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Hacettepe UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Other
- Enrolment
- 325 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hacettepe University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Özgü İNAL, Hacettepe University
- Investigators
- ÖZGÜ İNAL, Principal investigator, Trakya University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03772782
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 09/07
- Status last verified
- Nov 2019
- First submitted
- 9 Dec 2018
- Last updated
- 14 Nov 2019
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Nov 2019. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigation of the Relationship of Smart Phone Use Addiction With Musculoskeletal System Problems and Cognitive Flexibility
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03772782
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 09/07
- Conditions
- Smartphone, Musculoskeletal, Cognitive Flexiblity
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 325 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Hacettepe UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 30 Jan 2019 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 12 Jun 2019 (actual)
- Study completion
- 12 Jun 2019 (actual)
- First posted
- 11 Dec 2018 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Smartphones have become a part of everyday life, but with some problems. Researches have pointed out that smartphone addiction can cause both physical and mental problems.
Detailed description
Smartphones have become a part of everyday life, but with some problems. Developments in communication technologies have also improved the capacities and limits of smartphones. This has led to the increased availability of smartphones in daily life. Smartphones have become a part of everyday life, but with some problems. Smartphone addiction has been an important topic of research and discussion as a type of addiction that develops depending on the frequency of smartphone use. Researches have pointed out that smartphone addiction can cause both physical and mental problems. As a result of a study conducted in the literature, continuous use of smartphones has been found to cause sleep disturbances, stress, anxiety, decrease in physical activities and many diseases. In this study, the relationship between the concept of smartphone addiction and musculoskeletal problems and cognitive flexibility in young people will be investigated.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Other
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- university students between the ages of 18-25
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- University students
- Without any known physical and/or psychological disorders
- Using a smartphone
- Volunteer
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Have any physical and/or psychological disorders
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Smartphone addiction scale score
Time frame: at the end of the third month
The Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS) is a33-item, six-point Likert-type self-rating scale.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 14 Nov 2019.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
ÖZGÜ İNAL principal investigator
Trakya University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Smartphone and Musculoskeletal, run by Hacettepe University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Nov 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Smartphone addiction scale score (time frame: at the end of the third month). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Nov 2019.