The Influence of Body Mass Index and Smartphone Overuse on Cervical Myofascial Pain: A Cross-sectional Study

NCT06221085 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: HAPO-10-Z-003
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 90
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

An observational cross-sectional study will be conducted on 90 female students (right dominant) aged 19-26 years at Jazan University, they will have 40 points or more on Smartphone Addiction Proneness Scale (SAPS) and will be divided into three groups (30 students for each): Group I (BMI\<25kg/m2), Group II (BMI 25-30kg/m2), and Group III (BMI \>30 kg/m2). Pain pressure thresholds were measured using a pressure gauge algometer (PGA) over trigger points in the neck muscles.

Conditions

Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome; Smartphone Addiction; Body Weight; Obesity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• PPT of upper fiber of trapezius muscle

  The upper trapezius trigger point is located in the more horizontal fibers of the upper trapezius at the back of the shoulder, about halfway between the spine and the acromion.

  two minutes

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• PPT of Upper Part of Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)

  two minutes

• PPT of middle Part of Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)

  two minutes

• PPT of lower Part of Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)

  two minutes

Study Arms (3)

normal BMI

30 female students who have normal BMI \<25kg/m2.

Diagnostic Test: Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT)

overweight

30 female students who are overweight and their BMI 25 - 30 kg/m2

Diagnostic Test: Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT)

obese

30 female students who are obese and their BMI \> 30 kg/m2.

Diagnostic Test: Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT)

Interventions

Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT) DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Researchers measure pain pressure thresholds (PPTs) by applying a Pressure gauge algometer (PGA) over the myofascial trigger points (TrPs) on the body. PPT is defined as the lowest stimulus intensity at which a subject perceives pain. The clinician applies it perpendicular to the long axis of the structure on which it is placed. The examiner increases the pressure at a rate of 1 kg/s until the subject feels pain or discomfort, and then the PPT values are measured three times for each muscle. Participants verbally report the first sensation of pain or discomfort, at which point the examiner stops the pressure.

Also known as: PPTs

normal BMI; obese; overweight

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 19 Years - 26 Years
• Sex: female
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

A study will be conducted on 90 female students from Jazan University

You may qualify if:

• Age between 19 and 26 years.
• Participants who send at least 25 text messages or emails per day.
• Use their smartphone to browse the Internet, and/or play games for more than one hour per day.
• If participants score on the Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAPS) \> 40 points.
• Right dominant hand.

You may not qualify if:

• Any subject will be excluded from the study if they meet one or more of the following criteria:
• Neck musculoskeletal trauma.
• Congenital deformities.
• Surgical or neurological disease.
• History of neck injury, and pregnancy.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Jazan: lead

Study Sites (1)

Jazan University

Riyadh, Jazan Region, 45142, Saudi Arabia

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Internet Addiction Disorder; Body Weight; Obesity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Technology Addiction; Behavior, Addictive; Compulsive Behavior; Impulsive Behavior; Behavior; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Overweight; Overnutrition; Nutrition Disorders; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Study Officials

• Mohamed M. Ahmed, PHD

  University of Jazan

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER GOV
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 13, 2024
• First Posted: January 24, 2024
• Study Start: January 18, 2024
• Primary Completion: April 15, 2024
• Study Completion: April 29, 2024
• Last Updated: June 21, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

SA (1)