Late-Night scrolling may wreck your posture and balance, new study warns
NCT ID NCT07541963
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will examine whether using phones, tablets, or laptops before sleep is linked to poor posture and balance problems in healthy adults aged 18 to 35. Researchers will ask participants about their screen habits and then measure their body alignment and dynamic balance using standard tests. The goal is to understand if pre-sleep screen time is a risk factor for musculoskeletal issues.
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 this study finds a link, it may lead to better advice on limiting screen time before sleep to improve posture and balance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study with only 34 participants. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to everyone.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 34 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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May 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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May 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
34 healthy volunteers between the ages of 18-35 were included in the study.
- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adults * Aged 18 to 35 years * Willing to participate voluntarily in the study Exclusion Criteria: * History of orthopedic injury or surgery affecting balance * Use of medications that may affect attention or balance * Refusal to provide informed consent
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Istanbul, Üsküdar, 34668, Turkey (Türkiye)
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