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
Active Locations (1)
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Nouran Mohamed Saad
Cairo, Egypt