Heads up: smartphone addiction may be stiffening your neck

NCT ID NCT06598774

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how smartphone addiction might affect neck movement, head posture, body awareness, and pain sensitivity in young adults aged 18 to 25. Researchers measured these factors in 40 smartphone users without neck pain. The goal was to understand if heavy phone use is linked to physical changes, which could help guide future advice on healthy phone habits.

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Study facts

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Participants

40 people

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Started

Sep 2024

Finished

Dec 2024

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population consists of smartphone users aged between 18 and 25.

Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * being a smartphone user * being between the ages of 18 and 25 Exclusion Criteria: * neck pain * radicular pain * neurological symptoms * cervical surgery or cervical trauma

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Conditions

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Internet Addiction Disorder Pain

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  • Atılım University

    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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