Smartphone Addiction, Spine Curve, and Knee Alignment in Young Adults
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how smartphone addiction affects the curve of your lower spine and the way your knees move when you walk. It may help understand why some young adults with back pain and phone overuse develop knee problems.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 25 years old.
- You have had low back pain for at least 3 months (chronic).
- You feel you are addicted to your smartphone.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 24.9 (healthy weight range).
- You are not pregnant and have no stroke, balance, vision, or other health problems that could affect measurements.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study is looking at how smartphone addiction might relate to core muscle strength, lower back curve, and pain in young adults with long-term low back pain. It aims to better understand the link between screen time and back health.
This trial tests whether a mobile app can help you do exercises at home to reduce pain in your neck, shoulders, lower back, or knees. If you have at least moderate pain, this program might help you feel better.
This study tests a smartphone app called SelfBack to see if it helps prevent and manage low back pain in nurses. If you join, you'll use the app and answer questionnaires online over some time.
This trial looks at how heavy smartphone use affects neck posture, neck muscle endurance, and jaw awareness in teenagers aged 17-19. It aims to understand if long-term phone use is linked to these physical changes.
This study tests whether two different smartphone apps can accurately measure the curve of your spine. You will be asked to stand naturally while the apps take pictures to measure your spinal curvature.
This study looks at how smartphone addiction relates to neck muscle health. You may be able to join if you are a young adult who uses a smartphone and has no known neck or health issues.
Hear when a new Low Back Pain trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.