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Screen time pain: study compares smartphone and gaming addicts

NCT ID NCT07573345

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Istinye University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at how smartphone and video game addiction may affect pain, posture, and arm/hand function. Researchers will compare three groups: people with smartphone addiction, people who play video games for long periods, and people without these habits. The goal is to see if screen addiction is linked to physical problems like neck pain or carpal tunnel syndrome.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If this study finds clear links between screen addiction and physical problems, it could lead to better awareness and prevention strategies for pain and injury.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study (60 people) that only measures associations, not causes. Results may not apply to everyone and won't prove that screen use directly causes harm.

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Study facts

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Participants

60 people

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Started

May 2026

Finished

Aug 2026

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study will include 60 individuals: 20 with smartphone addiction (Group 1), 20 with digital game addiction (Group 2), and 20 without addiction (Group 3).

Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 18-45 years old * Volunteering to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who have undergone major surgery or trauma related to the musculoskeletal system, primarily the upper extremities and trunk * Individuals with neurological diseases * Individuals with active rheumatic diseases * Individuals with systemic diseases (diabetes, hypothyroidism, infection, malignancy, etc.) * Individuals with serious psychological problems (scoring 30 or higher on the BDE) * Individuals with contraindications to the assessment methods (acute inflammations, viral and bacterial infections, infectious diseases, fever, deep vein thrombosis, active malignant disease, aneurysms) * Obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2)

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Conditions

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Behavior, Addictive Pain

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Addiction

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istinye University

    Istanbul, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)

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