Text NeckNCT07432464
The Effect of Nomophobia Levels on Anxiety and Academic Self-Efficacy in Students With Text Neck
An observational study of Text Neck and Nomofobia, run by Istanbul Arel University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of nomophobia levels on anxiety and academic self-efficacy in university students with text neck. In this regard, the comprehensive assessment aims to reveal the relationships between nomophobia, anxiety and academic self-efficacy by considering the physical and… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Text Neck, Nomofobia, Academic Self-sufficiency
- What is being tested?
- online survey application
- How many people
- 396 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Feb 2026to 15 Mar 2026
- How long will I take part?
- 4 Months
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 35 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: Individuals aged 18-35 who are in education
Who may be able to join
- • Being aged between 18 and 35
- Being a university student
- Using a smartphone for at least 3 hours per day, as assessed by the Text Neck evaluation
Who cannot join
- • Individuals under the age of 18
- Individuals who are not enrolled in any university
- Individuals who do not agree to participate as volunteers
- Individuals who are not eligible for Text Neck assessment or do not experience pain
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Bahçeşehir University Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Küçükçekmece, İ̇stanbul
ilknur atkın, lecturer, 05454586926, ilknuratkin@gmail.com
About this study
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of nomophobia levels on anxiety and academic self-efficacy in university students with text neck. In this regard, the comprehensive assessment aims to reveal the relationships between nomophobia, anxiety and academic self-efficacy by considering the physical and psychosocial variables associated with text neck together. Furthermore, the study highlights that approaches to text neck rehabilitation in the existing literature are mostly limited to the physical dimension, while psychosocial components are insufficiently addressed. It therefore aims to identify knowledge gaps and research needs in this area.
- Conditions
- Text Neck, Nomofobia, Academic Self-sufficiency
- Being tested
- online survey application
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
online survey applicationOther
This study is one of the limited number of investigations that simultaneously and holistically examines the effects of text neck on anxiety and academic self-efficacy, focusing on the level of nomophobia among university students with text neck. Unlike most text neck studies in the literature, which predominantly focus on physical symptoms, this research considers psychosocial variables as an integral part of the rehabilitation process. In this respect, the study sheds light on the multidimensional effects of text neck on not only postural but also academic and psychological functioning, thereby making a unique contribution to the field.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| The Effect of Nomophobia Levels in Students with Text Neck on Anxiety and Academic Self-Efficacy | Not described Receives: Other: online survey application |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The Effect of Nomophobia Levels on Text Neck and Academic Self-Efficacy
The survey will remain open for 2 months. Participants will be contacted via social media, WhatsApp messages, and advertisements.
Measured: up to 12 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Feb 2026
- Study start15 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion28 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Mar 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Text NeckStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 396 participants (estimated)
- Target duration
- 4 Months
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Arel University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Bahçeşehir University
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07432464
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Text Neck Index
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 10 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 25 Feb 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Nomophobia Levels on Anxiety and Academic Self-Efficacy in Students With Text Neck
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07432464
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Text Neck Index
- Conditions
- Text Neck, Nomofobia, Academic Self-sufficiency
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 396 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Arel UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Bahçeşehir University
- Study start
- 15 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 28 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Mar 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 25 Feb 2026 (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.
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of nomophobia levels on anxiety and academic self-efficacy in university students with text neck. In this regard, the comprehensive assessment aims to reveal the relationships between nomophobia, anxiety and academic self-efficacy by considering the physical and psychosocial variables associated with text neck together. Furthermore, the study highlights that approaches to text neck rehabilitation in the existing literature are mostly limited to the physical dimension, while psychosocial components are insufficiently addressed. It therefore aims to identify knowledge gaps and research needs in this area.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Target follow-up
- 4 Months
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| The Effect of Nomophobia Levels in Students with Text Neck on Anxiety and Academic Self-Efficacy | – | Other: online survey application |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Individuals aged 18-35 who are in education
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- • Being aged between 18 and 35
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- • Individuals under the age of 18
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| online survey applicationThis study is one of the limited number of investigations that simultaneously and holistically examines the effects of text neck on anxiety and academic self-efficacy, focusing on the level of nomophobia among university students with text neck. Unlike most text neck studies in the literature, which predominantly focus on physical symptoms, this research considers psychosocial variables as an integral part of the rehabilitation process. In this respect, the study sheds light on the multidimensional effects of text neck on not only postural but also academic and psychological functioning, thereby making a unique contribution to the field. | Other | The Effect of Nomophobia Levels in Students with Text Neck on Anxiety and Academic Self-Efficacy |
Primary outcome
The Effect of Nomophobia Levels on Text Neck and Academic Self-Efficacy
Time frame: up to 12 weeks
The survey will remain open for 2 months. Participants will be contacted via social media, WhatsApp messages, and advertisements.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 25 Feb 2026.
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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.
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 Text Neck and Nomofobia, run by Istanbul Arel 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 3 inclusion and 4 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Feb 2026. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact ilknur ATKIN, Lecturer (5454586926, ilknuratkin@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
The Effect of Nomophobia Levels on Text Neck and Academic Self-Efficacy (time frame: up to 12 weeks). 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 25 Feb 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.