Phone fear linked to neck pain and poor grades in students
NCT ID NCT07432464
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how nomophobia (fear of being without a phone) affects anxiety and academic confidence in university students who have text neck (neck pain from looking down at phones). Researchers will survey 396 students aged 18-35 who use smartphones at least 3 hours daily. The goal is to understand the connection between physical symptoms and mental well-being, which is often overlooked in treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could highlight the need to include mental health support in treating text neck, leading to more holistic care for students.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational survey, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply beyond this specific student group.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 396 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Individuals aged 18-35 who are in education
- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * • 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 Exclusion Criteria: * • 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
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bahçeşehir University Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Küçükçekmece, İ̇stanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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