Vibration therapy may ease smartphone grip problems in young women
NCT ID NCT06849687
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether whole body vibration can improve hand grip strength, muscle activity, and upper limb function in young women who are addicted to their smartphones. A total of 66 participants were included. The approach involved using a vibrating platform to see if it could counteract the effects of heavy phone use on the hands and arms.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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66 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 25 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * High smartphone users according to the Smartphone Addiction Scale Short Version (SAS- SV) * Body mass index (BMI) less than 30 kg/m² * Didn't receive regular exercise in the last 6 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Medical history of median nerve release, hand or thumb tendon lesion * Prior hand or wrist fractures * Medical history of hand injuries, and upper limb skin diseases * WBV contraindications include (joint issues, acute inflammations, back pain, epilepsy, diabetes, or neuromuscular disorders, or dizziness, any discomfort, and nausea)
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of physical therapy
Giza, Giza Governorate, 1124, Egypt
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