Status:

COMPLETED

Effect of Smartphone Overuse on Hand Strength and Function in Physical Therapy Students

Lead Sponsor:

Cairo University

Conditions:

Smartphone Addiction

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-25 years

Brief Summary

The present study aimed to measure wrist flexor and extensor muscle strength, hand grip strength, wrist pain and function in smartphone addicts and non-addicts

Detailed Description

Smartphones have become ubiquitous worldwide, offering significant potential for medical applications by providing healthcare professionals and students with instant access to resources for informed d...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age of subjects 18 to 25 years.
  • Body mass index from 18, but less than 25 kg/m2.
  • Experimental group, healthy subjects who are smartphone users for at least two years prior to study.

Exclusion

  • Subjects with a history of neurological disorder affecting the upper extremities, vestibular dysfunction, or balance disorder.
  • Deformities of elbow or hand.
  • Any recent upper limb fracture or trauma.
  • Disorders like carpal tunnel syndrome, radiculopathy or tendinopathy.
  • Individuals going to the gym or athletes.
  • Individuals who smoke.
  • Subjects who had cognitive, linguistic or vision impairment which limited their use of instruments and questionnaire.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 10 2024

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 20 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06497257

Start Date

July 10 2024

End Date

August 20 2024

Last Update

August 27 2024

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Nouran Mohamed Saad

Cairo, Egypt