Chitosan gel with ultrasound for neck pain from phone use
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This trial tests if applying a special gel (chitosan) with ultrasound on the neck can help reduce pain in teens who use smartphones a lot. It might offer a non-drug way to ease discomfort from phone addiction.
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Who can take part
- You are between 16 and 18 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is about 26.58 kg/m2 (over 25).
- You have used a smartphone for more than 1 year, at least 2 hours a day.
- You have neck pain from smartphone use and feel addicted according to a questionnaire.
- You have no past head or neck injuries or surgeries.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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