Pain and Screen Addiction in University Students

NCT06282900 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2024-1/15
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 255
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

One of the most important factors why young people spend inactive time is the time they spend in front of the screen. Sedentary screen time refers to time spent using a screen-based device, such as a computer, television, smartphone, or tablet while being sedentary in any environment. The last decade has seen a disturbing increase in the amount of time young people spend in front of screens. Research shows that musculoskeletal disorders in the hand, wrist, arm, and neck occur at a high rate due to long-term and repetitive use of the smartphone, one of the electronic devices. People with musculoskeletal pain often complain of more than one area of pain. The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between university students' use of various screen-based devices, the time they spend in front of the screen, and the number of painful areas they report on the body. Our secondary aim is to evaluate the relationship between pain, and screen time, and physical activity level.

Conditions

Student

Keywords

Musculoskeletal Pain; Screen Time; Physical Activity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Investigating the use of screen-based devices

  Participants will be asked to rate the purpose of using screen-based devices (television, computer, game console, or hand-held electronic devices such as tablets and smartphones) during the day, how they use them, and their addictions on a 5-point Likert scale (0: strongly agree, 5: strongly disagree).

  during the procedure

• Musculoskeletal system evaluation

  The Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire will be used to record areas where participants experience pain due to static sitting posture issues such as prolonged sitting and screen use. The Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire consists of items related to nine body parts (neck, shoulders, upper back, elbows, wrists/hands, waist, hips/thighs, knees, ankles/feet) and includes questions about any time in the last 12 months, in the last 1 month, and during the day. Includes questions about experience. It evaluates upper body musculoskeletal symptoms associated with pain or numbness. The Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire generally uses a total score out of 100. High scores may indicate that ergonomic risks need to be evaluated and appropriate precautions taken.

  during the procedure

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Physical activity assessment

  during the procedure

Interventions

University students OTHER

A cross-sectional study (Level IV evidence) will be conducted at the university (Acibadem University, Turkey). All students at the university will be invited to respond to a self-administered online survey. The survey will be prepared via Google Forms.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 25 Years
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

All students between the ages of 18-25 who use screen-based devices for at least 2 hours a day will be included in the study. Those with congenital deformities, those who have experienced trauma to the musculoskeletal system in the last 6 months, and those with serious surgical or neurological diseases will be excluded from the study.

You may qualify if:

• All students between the ages of 18-25
• People who use screen-based devices for at least 2 hours a day

You may not qualify if:

• Presence of congenital deformity
• History of trauma to the musculoskeletal system in the last 6 months
• History of serious surgery
• Presence of neurological disease

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Acibadem University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Acibadem University

Istanbul, None Selected, 34752, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Pain; Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Muscular Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Behavior

Study Officials

• Elif E Safran, asst. prof.

  Acibadem University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 21, 2024
• First Posted: February 28, 2024
• Study Start: March 4, 2024
• Primary Completion: May 28, 2024
• Study Completion: July 24, 2024
• Last Updated: August 14, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-08

Locations

TU (1)