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Effects of Smartphone Addiction on Posture and Breathing Control in University Students: The Role of Physical Activity and Demographic Factors
Led by Istanbul Medeniyet University · Updated on 2026-05-29
300
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
2 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to explore how smartphone addiction affects posture and breathing control among healthy university students aged 18 to 35 years. Excessive smartphone use has been linked to changes in head and thoracic posture and musculoskeletal complaints, which may impact breathing patterns. Understanding these relationships may help clarify the physical effects of smartphone overuse in young adults. Participants will undergo an observational assessment involving questionnaires for smartphone addiction using the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Form and breathing control using the Self Evaluation of Breathing Questionnaire. Posture will be evaluated with the New York Posture Rating Chart. Participants will be grouped based on addiction status according to scale cutoffs to compare postural and respiratory outcomes. During the study, participants will provide demographic information, including age, sex, smoking status, and smartphone usage duration. Researchers will analyze data to determine if smartphone addiction independently predicts postural problems and how it relates to breathing control. This cross-sectional study will be conducted between April and September 2026 and aims to provide evidence on the musculoskeletal and respiratory consequences of excessive smartphone use.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Smartphone Addiction, Posture and Breathing Control in University Students
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 35 years
- Smartphone user
- Ability to stand independently
- Ability to perform activities of daily living independently
- Ability to understand assessment instructions
- Voluntary participation with signed informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- History of fracture
- Cardiovascular disease
- Pulmonary disease
- Neurological or orthopedic disorders affecting posture or breathing
- Inability to understand instructions
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 1 day
Participants complete questionnaires assessing smartphone addiction, physical activity level, and breathing control. Postural assessment is performed using the New York Posture Rating Chart to examine associations between smartphone addiction, posture, and breathing control.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Emel Mete
Maltepe, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), (537) 609-6265
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
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Model
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
2
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